Valerie James, PHR, is the Human Resources Manager for the Scottsdale Cultural Council which manages the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art Program.  Valerie has volunteered with SMA Phoenix since 2005 as secretary, membership director and treasurer and is dedicated to serving the human resources professional. 

In 2010, Valerie was honored as a Nominee for the Judith Krebs, PHR, Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award through AZSHRM.  Some fun facts about Valerie that you may not have known, she is a  first-generation American born of Hungarian parents and she had the great fortune of living in South Korea.