Valerie M.

Valerie M. is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications and public relations. Currently serving as the Sr. Corporate Communications Manager at The Standard since April 2022, Valerie previously held roles such as Communications Consultant at Nationwide Insurance and Internal Communications Manager at The Standard, where the focus was on change management and employee engagement. Valerie's early career included significant positions at NW Natural, where sensitive communications and media relations during crises were pivotal, and initial roles in local government and journalism. Valerie holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication from Marylhurst University and a BA in Journalism from California State University, Northridge.