Val is an accomplished professional fundraiser and executive leader who is wise and strategic. She is a builder who aspires to leave every organization better, richer and stronger. She increased a college’s donor base by 320% and led the planned giving strategy for a successful university campaign for $145 million. Val held CFRE accreditation from 1999 through 2015. She was honoured with a naming ceremony into the Blackfoot Nation with the spirit name Ninapitaaki, Chief Eagle Woman. She joined Global in 2018.

• 35+ years of fundraising expertise with a focus on building an integrated fundraising office, mentoring, campaign planning and strategy and Board development.
• Primary focus: higher education, international, social justice.
• Based in Calgary, AB.
• Fun fact: Prior to immigrating to Canada, Val was awarded a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in Glasgow, Scotland. She continues to enjoy all things Arts & Culture.