Valerie A.

Valerie A. is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, currently serving as a Board Member for Tactile Medical and Nixon Medical Apparel & Linen Service Specialists, while also holding the position of President and CEO at LifeScan since its divestiture from Johnson & Johnson in 2018. Valerie has held various leadership roles within Johnson & Johnson, including President of North America for LifeScan/Animas, and held significant positions in sales, operations, and strategic development across multiple divisions such as Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Vistakon, and Centocor. Valerie’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, complemented by studies at Xavier University, Harvard Business School, and Penn State University.