VALERIE SULLIVAN LOSS holds an M.F.A. in Writing from Vanderbilt University, where she was the recipient of a University Fellowship and merit-based Full Tuition Scholarship.  At Vanderbilt, Valerie taught an undergraduate class in fiction writing (English 122) and worked as a Graduate Writing Consultant to undergraduates, master’s degree candidates, and doctoral students. She received her B.A. in English from Tufts University, where she worked as a Writing Fellow and served as Executive Business Director of the student newspaper. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Political and Public Affairs Reporting from Boston University.

As a former college instructor, writing consultant to PhD candidates, literacy tutor for elementary schoolers, substitute teacher for middle and high schoolers, and account manager for a B2B media intelligence firm, Valerie has experience working with clients of all ages and skill levels while addressing a variety of needs.