Valarie L. Conrad Od, Mph, Arm

Valarie L. Conrad, OD, MPH, ARM has extensive experience in risk management and compliance. Valarie L. currently serves as the Executive Director of Risk Management at EIIA since January 2022. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Risk Management at EIIA from August 2019 to January 2022.

Before joining EIIA, Valarie worked at the Illinois College of Optometry for over 30 years. Valarie L. held various positions including Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management from 2006 to 2019, where they oversaw corporate compliance, legal claims, and medical malpractice cases. Valarie L. also served as the Compliance and Privacy Officer from 2001 to 2006, managing institutional risk and conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments. Additionally, Valarie served as the Director of Quality Improvement and Strategic Planning from 1998 to 2001, where they led the development of institutional strategic plans and oversaw campus master planning.

Throughout their career, Valarie has demonstrated expertise in risk management, compliance, and strategic planning, making their a valuable asset in these areas.

Valarie L. Conrad, OD, MPH, ARM has an extensive education history, spanning various fields of study. Valarie L. began their education in 1980 at West Virginia University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biology in 1984.

Following their undergraduate studies, Valarie pursued a Doctor of Optometry degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduate in 1988. Afterward, they attended the Illinois College of Optometry for a Fellowship in Ocular Disease from 1988 to 1989.

Valarie's interest in public health led their to the University of Illinois Chicago, where they earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from 1993 to 1996.

In addition to their degrees, Valarie has obtained several certifications. Valarie L. completed the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) program at the Insurance Institute of America in 2003. Furthermore, in 2006, they attained the Title IX Investigator Training from the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA). It is worth noting that Valarie has also completed a Project Management program, details of which, such as the institution and year obtained, are not specified.

Valarie L. Conrad, OD, MPH, ARM's education history demonstrates their diverse academic background and expertise in optometry, public health, and risk management.