As Director of Digital Marketing, Valerie is responsible for managing the firm’s overall digital presence and online strategies. She previously served as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Pandion Optimization Alliance (formerly RRHA) and Acting Director of Strategic Analysis at the University of Rochester. Valerie is also a former journalist who worked as a television producer in several markets throughout New York State.

In 2017, Val and her husband, Jon, jointly received the Young Leadership Award from the Rochester Jewish Community Center. Giving back is something the Alharts are very passionate about and work to instill in their three children. Additionally, Val is a member of Bonadio’s Diversity, Inclusion & Equity steering committee. As a family, they love to go to concerts and keep very busy chasing around their young crew, which includes identical twin boys.