Valerie I. Michalik Mba, Cfre

Valerie I. Michalik, MBA, CFRE has a strong background in nonprofit organizations and fundraising. Valerie I. is currently serving as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Special Olympics Illinois. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Elmhurst University from 2017 to 2021.

Before joining Elmhurst University, Valerie worked as the Vice President for Advancement at Carson-Newman University, where they were responsible for supporting the university's fundraising efforts and implementing best practices within technology.

Valerie also has experience as the Chief Executive Officer of Haven House, a nonprofit organization serving domestic violence victims. During their tenure, they successfully improved the organization's financial situation and established collaborative partnerships with government agencies and local organizations.

Valerie I. has also worked as the East Tennessee Executive Director at March of Dimes, where they implemented technology tools to streamline operations and managed multiple offices across dispersed locations.

Earlier in their career, Valerie served as the Director of Development at Helen Ross McNabb Center and as an Event Coordinator at the City of Maryville. Valerie I. also gained valuable management experience as a Full Service Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises.

Valerie began their career at The Coca-Cola Company as a Key Account Manager, where they played a crucial role in managing key accounts.

Valerie I. Michalik, MBA, CFRE has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), which they obtained from 1982 to 1990. Later, from 2012 to 2014, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing/Marketing Management, General at Carson-Newman University.