During my tenure as a junior staff and faculty member, I had the distinct advantage of receiving exceptional technical support from Dr. Valentine, particularly in the realms of grant writing, publishing, and leadership development.

Her guidance was instrumental in teaching me how to effectively organize my writing and present a compelling grant application, which ultimately secured funding. Thanks to Dr. Valentine’s mentorship, I have successfully authored additional grants and articles that have significantly bolstered my career, culminating in my achievement of tenure. I am now privileged to serve as the dean of the graduate school, a role that embodies the enduring impact of the support and encouragement I received from Dr. Valentine.