Valerie Martinelli, MPA

Valerie Martinelli has been the CEO of Valerie Martinelli Consulting, in business since 2016. VMC helps mid and senior-level executives land new roles, cultivate careers, and earn massive salary increases between $15K- $60K using 1:1 and group coaching strategies. VMC has helped hundreds of professionals achieve and advance their dream careers and crush their salary goals.

CIOReview has recognized VMC as one of the 10 Most Promising Leadership Development Training/Coaching Companies for 2019 and 2021. VMC is committed to ensuring clients are equipped with the structure, tools, and strategies needed to receive equal opportunities, compensation, and advancement opportunities, to achieve their professional goals and desired outcomes.

She is a current member of WMC SheSource, CT Women's Business Development Council Connect, DWEN, and the Society of Human Resources. She has authored numerous articles in which her insights have been featured in publications such as Careers in Government, Forbes, Fairygodboss, PayScale, Vault Careers, and Thrive Global.

She began her career in non-profit management and administration. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Public Administration degree from Post University, and an MBA certificate from the Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell University.

Sub-specialties:
Entrepreneurship, HR & Management Consulting, Coaching (including Career, Life, Leadership, & Entrepreneurial), Public Administration, Gender Equality & Advancement of Women in the Workplace, Mentorship (especially for women), Diversity and Inclusion