Valerie Brown was formerly United Policyholders’ Senior Program Officer and Deputy Executive Director, and is now providing project support for the organization.  She has an extensive background in crisis counseling, case management, community coordination, disaster preparedness and recovery and non-profit administration. A highly respected leader in immediate and long term disaster recovery, Val has expertise in federal and state programs and funding streams, charitable and faith-based resources, and insurance, mortgage and construction matters.  With over a decade of disaster-related experience, Valerie currently serves on the board of the national Disaster Leadership Team, San Diego County VOAD and the National Aging In Place Council.