Val joined the staff of NAMI Fox Valley in 2014 and serves as Assistant Program Director of the Iris Place program. In addition to certification as a peer specialist, Val holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Bachelor of Music in music performance, both from Lawrence University. Val lives in Appleton with her two cats, Binks and Pudge. In her spare time, she enjoys Krav Maga, making music, and making others laugh.