Meet Valerie
Literary Scholar, Marketing Strategist, Essay Coach
I’m a literary scholar who spent 25 years leading marketing and branding campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Along the way, I learned that the most powerful writing isn’t just polished — it’s deeply human. I combine branding strategy with literary craft to help students tell their stories with clarity, authenticity, and impact — the kind that makes admissions officers take notice.
In addition to being a sought-after marketing professional and writer...
- I have a degree in Comparative Literature,
- I was an editor of a multi-lingual literary journal,
- I am earning an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, and
- I am currently working on several writing projects: a memoir, a work of historical fiction, and a theater production.
Here's the response my application essay received when I was accepted into graduate school:
"Congratulations. Your writing shows an uncommon honesty, a willingness to explore difficult material (a big advantage as a writer), and a warm, compassionate voice."