Dr. Valerie L. Williams-Sanchez        
              Literacy in Action. Strategy with Purpose. Stories that Inspire.​ 
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Valorena Online, L.L.C.


Picture Valerie L. ​Williams-Sanchez, PhD & PMP, Founder & CEO
Valorena Online, LLC is a Strategic Literacy & Communications Consultancy. We are a firm specializing in health literacy and creative communications. Led by Dr. Valerie Williams-Sanchez—a PMI-certified Project Management Professional® with a PhD in Literacy—the company delivers insights-driven strategies, compelling storytelling, and innovative marketing solutions that inform, engage, and inspire.

With expertise in health literacy, Valorena Online ​offers consulting services to schools, healthcare systems, nonprofits, or corporations on literacy development, health literacy campaigns, and cross cultural communications. We create clear, accessible messaging for our broad portfolio of clients that bridges knowledge gaps and empowers diverse audiences. At the same time, creative storytelling remains central to its mission. Through Valorena Publishing, the company produces
thought-provoking content, including children’s books and branded storytelling.

​Since 2013, Valorena Online has provided strategic consulting, content development, and education for clients across healthcare, education, and other industries. With roots in corporate and creative communications dating back to the 1990s, the firm continues to evolve, combining research, lived experience, and a strong professional network to deliver impactful, audience-centered solutions.

AND WHAT ABOUT THAT NAME? 
Pronounced like "ballerina," Valorena is the nom de guerre given to Valerie by her tradesman/entrepreneur grandfather and New Orleans native, Anthony Marabou, whose words still ring true to this day: "Valorena Means Business."​


CAPABILITIES


​SERVICES
  • Workshop design & facilitation
  • Curriculum and content development
  • Brand storytelling and message strategy
  • Freelance Writing & Editing​
  • Health Literacy Communications
  • Marketing Communications & Strategy
  • ​Cross-cultural Marketing Research and Insights 
  • Plain Language Translation
  • Self-publishing Coaching
  • "Train-the-Trainer" Services
  • NEW FOR SUMMER 2025 – Academic Tutoring (All Levels) 

​SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TALKS & TRAINING TOPICS
Topics derived from Dr. Valerie’s published works, include:
  • Reading & Education Literacy
  • Health Literacy
  • Cultural Literacy
  • Multicultural Strategy
  • Authorship & Self-Publishing
  • Harnessing the Power of Storytelling
  • Social Emotional Learning Through Picture Books
  • Multimodal Messaging & Optimization
  • And more...​
​Website content development for private professional clients, including:
  • Academics
  • Physicians in Private Practice
  • Social Media Influencers
OUR NAICS CODES
  • 541613 - Marketing Consulting Services;
  • 541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling;
  • 561410 - Editing Services;
  • 561410 - Proofreading Services​

CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS​

BUSINESS CREDENTIALS:
  • Project Management Professional – Project Management Institute
  • New York City M/WBE Certification
  • New York State WBE 
  • New York State MBE
  • Freelancers Union, Member

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS (MACRO):
  • Ph.D. – St. John's University, Literacy
  • Master's – Columbia University, Journalism
  • Bachelor's – University of California, Berkeley, Literature

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS (MICRO):
  • Teaching – New Jersey Department of Education
  • Child Development – Stanford Center for Health Education
  • Public Health Leadership – Cornell University​​​

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CLIENTS & PROJECTS – Largely referral-driven, Valorena Online, LLC has collaborated with the companies listed and more:
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ADVERTISING:
BLUE CHIP 
Chicago, IL - 2021 - 2024

ARTS & EDUCATION:
NYACK LIBRARY
​Nyack, NY - 2019 - 2021


BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA
Harlem, NY - 2008 - 2021

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
WOMENS VENTURE FUND
New York, NY - 2019 - 2020

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
SORORITY, INC.,
​Pi Psi Omega Chapter
​
Rockland County, NY – 2025

HEALTH LITERACY: 
SCI-TOONS 
Brown University
Providence, RI - 2024 

HUDSON VALLEY HEALTH LITERACY COALITION
NY State Dept. of Health

Pearl River, NY - 2023 - 2024
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SAY AH! HEALTH LITERACY

New York, NY - 2017 -
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LEGAL:
SHAN POTTS LAW OFFICES 
Los Angeles, CA - 2013 - 2015

PUBLIC RELATIONS:
GW HEALTH PR
Jersey City, NJ - 2025 -

LANGHUM MITCHELL COMMUNICATIONS
McLean, VA - 2024 -
TESTIMONIALS
"Valerie is a favorite WVF speaker ... Our clients love the learning and attest to her ability to present topics clearly with on-point examples and insights.... clients remarked that Valerie displayed great energy which is rare in such online presentations.  
WVF looks forward to a continuing relationship with this extraordinary marketing powerhouse." 

– 
WomensVentureFund.org, New York, NY
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"Valerie's interviews were thoughtful and well researched. She responded quickly and positively to feedback and critical analysis of her writing. She delivered everything by deadline, and frankly helped keep my team on schedule by her promptness. I was very satisfied with Valerie's work.” 
​– 
Black Public Media.org, New York, NY

​​Valorena Online, L.L.C. is D.B.A.
Valorena Publishing

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