Valerie has had a natural flare for the dramatic from a young age reveling in the art of storytelling.

Not one to let grass grow under her feet, theatre and academics laid the foundations for an international law career practisiing as a criminal defence lawyer in Ontario, Canada and a litigator in Southern California.

Full time dramatic studies eclipsed the law career fostering the development of original work garnering her “Best Actress” and “Best Screenplay” nods in the festival circuit.

Classical and contemporary training in the United States and Ireland continues to give voice to a forever student of the world.

Real life roles as a contract flight attendant for Saudia Airlines and a customs officer at the Canadian border provide nuance to an artists’ tapestry.