Valerie Wilson is a dynamic, results-driven communications leader passionate about shaping culture-driven, high-impact earned media and brand storytelling strategies. She brings over 20 years of experience across luxury, lifestyle, food & beverage, hospitality, and culture, with experience leading best-in-class integrated marketing campaigns, media relations, and strategic partnerships that drive visibility, engagement, and business growth. She most recently ran the culinary team at Wagstaff Marketing where she guided the James Beard Foundation communication strategies and worked with chefs across the country. Prior to Wagstaff, Valerie shared her expertise with her community of Harlem through her company, ValincPR, that pushed Harlem’s independent restaurants and businesses into the spotlight by attracting crucial positive media coverage above 96th street in NYC. When not working or eating out, you can find Valerie hanging out at galleries and with artists. She is wife to an artist and mom to three born and raised New Yorkers.