Valerie McCrea

Valerie M. is an experienced professional specializing in education and marketing integration. Currently serving as the Marketing Integration Lead at Motion Recruitment since September 2022, Valerie M. focuses on enhancing collaboration between sales and marketing through data analysis and strategic planning. Prior to this role, Valerie M. held various positions in education, including Director of Preschool Programming at The Chicago Lighthouse, where program development for children with special needs was prioritized. With a robust background in early childhood education, Valerie M. was also a kindergarten teacher at Lincoln Park Preschool and Kindergarten, successfully securing high enrollment and fostering critical thinking through student-driven projects. Valerie M.'s career trajectory includes roles in customer success and teaching, supported by a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Dominican University and a Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University.