As a multimedia producer, Valerie’s work in storytelling, conservation projects, and environmental education has appeared in broadcast and online at PBS Learning Media Library, Platte Basin Timelapse, Arbor Day Foundation, and Nature Explore. She is co-author of Learning With Nature Idea Book, published by Arbor Day Foundation. Other partners include Spring Creek Prairie and Audubon Society. Valerie is an Inaugural fellow of the Center for Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Learning with Nature Idea Book

“Without continuous hands-on experience, it is impossible for children to acquire a deep intuitive understanding of the natural world that is the foundation of sustainable development.

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Design Thinking & Social Impact

The Inaugural Impact House in Madrid, Spain, was an accelerator for Fellows to explore the intersection of creativity, design thinking, leadership and social impact. In partnership with the Center for Social Impact Strategy (UPenn)…

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