Valerie is an Apostolic leader with Empowerment Place Ministries and a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and Certified Temperament Counselor with Empower Me Coaching & Counseling. Valerie completed her MS in Human Behavior, her MBA, and a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling. Valerie enjoys serving as a Minister of the Gospel, Empowerment Coach, Temperament Counselor, Marriage/Relationship Counselor, Mentor, and more. Valerie is also a published author and international speaker.

As she continues her journey of empowerment in West Virginia, lives are being impacted through kingdom teachings and counseling. Valerie is the wife of Pastor Benny Burrell of Empowerment Place Ministries. They are parents to six adult children and 11 grandchildren.