Valerie is a Certified Financial Marketing Professional who believes her career in banking serves her customers well in terms of budgeting, financing and creativity. She holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University in Integrated Marketing Communications/Public Relations and obtained her Masters of Arts degree from Point Park University in Communications and Journalism. She's a mom of two very active children, has a passion for PLAY, and all Pittsburgh sports (Steelers, Penguins and even the Pirates!). In her free time, when she's not playing taxi to her sports-obsessed children, she enjoys the outdoors, skiing and relaxing at Raystown Lake with family and friends.