Oil on canvas by Valarie

As a Professional coach, Valarie Upson brings decades of business, personal and professional experience. Over the past twenty years she has owned numerous businesses which have employed over 500 people. Ms. Upson possess a comprehensive array of professional qualities, has a truly positive and highly motivated personality and is committed to continued growth in her own life. The breadth and depth of her overall personal and business experience allows her to quickly analyze a clients concern, evaluate the situation, and plan the strategies that would be used to modify the undesirable behavior of the client, thus guiding the client to achieve their personal goals and full potential. Valarie's extensive background in business provides her an accurate perspective of the unique cultural and social challenges that arise in conducting business and personal relations.

Valarie is dedicated to helping others, as demonstrated in her numerous not-for-profit fundraising endeavors.

Education and Certifications:

• Master of Science Strategic Leadership Roberts Wesleyan College
• Bachelor of Science Liberal Studies State University of New York at Brockport
• Associate in Arts Business Administration Central Missouri State University
• Advanced Marketing Management and Personnel Administration Empire State College State University of New York
• COUCH U Core Essentials Graduate
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• American Association of Anger Management
• Karrass Effective Negotiating Course