Architecture Team Leader, EMI Uganda

Professional Training & Experience

B.AS, B.AS (Hons), Masters of Architecture (Professional), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 

After finishing architecture school in South Africa, Valerie moved back to Uganda and joined the staff of an established firm in Kampala where she worked on the design and architectural supervision of a variety of educational, civic and residential projects. She participated in a number of project trips with EMI and, in 2019, felt called to join EMI full-time through the fellowship program. After working with EMI Senegal as a fellow, she returned to Uganda and continued on as staff as part of the EMI Uganda team. 

Ministry Experience

Valerie has served the church through worship and fellowship. She has worked in the small group ministries and Creative Arts ministries and now primarily supports her local church youth ministry team in the education and equipping of youth and young adults. 

Family

Valerie is the second born of five and lives in the south east of Kampala close to her parents, siblings and two delightful nieces. She has a close knit extended family, as well as a family of friends from around the country and world.