As Client Director, Val’s work is focused on building strategic partnerships within the USA, expanding the IDP Connect brand and in turn, providing students with even more opportunities to achieve their learning aspirations. Val joined the IDP Connect USA team in April 2015 as a Client Relations Manager, and has progressed through several roles, to Client Director. Val brings over a decade of experience within International Higher Education. In 2020 she was elected by industry peers to serve a 3-year term on AIRC’s Board of Directors.