About Valerie Melroy

Valerie Melroy is a social entrepreneur, pioneer, and co-founder of Voice and Vision, Inc. Valerie’s work has conceived and launched innovative programs, shaped policies, and emboldened people to discover dignity, hope, and purpose. Her mission extends beyond impacting systems and services; she focuses first and foremost on individuals and developing personalized support strategies.

Her passion is to serve across platforms, generations, and nations by engaging and equipping people to build environments where compassion, respect, and resilience create a lasting transformation and an atmosphere where everything is possible.

Valerie can be reached at [email protected]

Endorsements

Valerie is a visionary and inspirational leader who has spent decades leading a high-performing team to effect change in the mental health system. Her data-driven approach and unwavering advocacy have provided valuable insights into how to better serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual disabilities, leading to improved outcomes. This book is the culmination of lessons learned over decades of servant leadership and provides unique insights into the field of mental health.

– Daniel Moyer, Board Chair, Voice and Vision, Inc.

It is a privilege and an honor to endorse this book. I was blessed to work with Valerie Melroy as a consultant in the agency she co-founded, Voice and Vision. The experience was short but powerful and transforming as it moved me closer to my purpose. The book is impactful and reflects her strong commitment to serve one another humbly in love (Galatians 5:13a NIV), particularly those in need of healing of the mind, body, and spirit (This endorsement has been shortened for the website).

– Rev. Robin Bearden-Reed, M. Div., Pastor of Mt. Sinai AMEC African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC)

I have known Valerie for more than four decades and have always appreciated her keen sense of the loving heart of our Father God. Her sensitivity to the people she has encountered over her 50 years of experience has taught her valuable lessons that she shares in this wonderful book (This endorsement has been shortened for the website).

– Sharon Buss President, Global Outpouring Author of Rich Wounds, Psalmist

Seen, heard, and known. These three words perfectly describe how one feels after encountering Valerie Melroy.

Valerie is not only an advocate, minister, and friend, she is also a mother; my mother, and a grandmother to 17 grandchildren. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside her in the mental health field, and of traveling with her to just a few of the many countries she has visited throughout her decades of service (This endorsement has been shortened for the website).

– Chrissy Lenk, Educator and Advocate Advocate at Pass on The Truth Anti Human Trafficking Advocate