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.

Valerie has lived in multiple states including California, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York and Illinois. Moves have taught her that every place and person has unique beauty. Today she is happily settled in Texas with her husband and children.

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.