Valerie Bluemel

Valerie Bluemel is an experienced educator and healthcare professional with a diverse background in dental hygiene, patient care coordination, and community health education. Currently serving as a Classroom Facilitator at Multnomah County Library, Valerie engages the community by designing and implementing extracurricular classes. Previous roles include Jewelry Designer at BluemelDesigns.com and Patient Care Coordinator for Dr. Cindy Layport, where organization and attention to detail were essential. Valerie has worked as an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist for Multnomah County Health Department, providing oral health services to underserved school communities. Other notable positions include Clinical Dental Hygienist and Dental Integration Care Coordinator, focusing on outreach and education to improve dental health access and outcomes. Valerie's educational credentials span multiple institutions and fields, including a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and various certifications in dental hygiene and lactation education.