With a strong foundation in management and business (2000–2007), followed by valuable banking experience specialising in customer experience, Valerie joined Universiti Malaya’s research ecosystem in 2011. She began as a secretariat for the High Impact Research initiative (2011–2015) and has since been entrusted with a range of strategic and administrative responsibilities supporting the university's research agenda. Her subsequent roles as coordinating officer for the Higher Institution Centres of Excellence (HICoE) and administrator of Wisma R&D strengthened her expertise in research administration, governance, and cross-functional coordination. Through direct involvement with the Research Cluster Office and close collaboration with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), she further refined her capability in supporting the execution of strategic research management.

Since March 2025, Valerie has served as an administrative officer at the UM Giving Centre, supporting endowments and contributions—an essential function that builds impactful and sustainable partnerships between Universiti Malaya and both national and global donors. She brings strong networking and stakeholder management expertise that supports philanthropic fundraising and donor engagement, as well as endowment governance, programme coordination, and rigorous reporting and compliance. Recognised for thriving in fast-paced, high-variance environments, Valerie rapidly synthesises information, identifies patterns and opportunities, and translates ideas into practical solutions under tight timelines while maintaining strong focus on mission-critical deliverables. She is also an experienced public speaker and master of ceremonies for university engagements at national and international levels, spanning internal programmes and events with external organisations. Fluent in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, she communicates confidently across diverse stakeholders and settings. Through continuous process improvement, she strengthens governance, operational efficiency, and impact, helping to ensure that contributions advance the university's mission of excellence, benefiting students and stakeholders while fostering knowledge advancement.