Valerie Rasche (Koelker)

Valerie (Koelker) Rasche is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in community health, addiction treatment, and consulting. Currently serving as a Community Health Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems since August 2021, Valerie conducts assessments and analyzes data related to mental health and addiction. A self-employed freelance consultant since 2001, Valerie specializes in speech coaching, meeting facilitation, and training on various skills. Previous roles include Counselor and Addiction Treatment Program Manager at Addiction Treatment Strategies, Performance Consultant at Interactive Media, Change Management Consultant at Anderson Consulting (Accenture), and roles at Armstrong World Industries, where notable sales growth and team development were achieved. Valerie holds a Master's degree in Addiction Studies from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, an MBA from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor's in Marketing from Indiana University Bloomington.