Valerie Bennett Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

The first full time employee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Responsible for all digital and traditional media relations for the Foundation, including social media planning and execution, press pitches and press releases, website content development and content management. From 2012-16 was also responsible for grant administration and operational projects, until the team grew in 2015. Communications liaison to key funding partners including the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, the Biomimicry Institute, The Ray, and Drawdown Georgia. Communications team member for the annual $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize with the Biomimicry Institute, and primary staff liaison for the Foundation's annual RayDay celebration. Communications lead for the launch and ongoing maintenance of websites for the Foundation, and Drawdown Georgia.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Was employed with Bentley Prince Street until November 21, 2008. Bentley Prince Street was a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta based Interface, Inc. I was with the Interface companies for 13 years.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Director of Communications for a leading carpet manufacturer with annual sales with annual sales of $1 billion. Eleven years of communications experience with Interface’s Sustainable Strategies and R&D teams.

Kennesaw, Ga

Managed the daily operations of the Envirosense Consortium, Inc. a nonprofit 501(c) 6 membership association sponsored by Interface, Inc., focused on improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ) through educational initiatives and online resources. Started in 1995 as Marketing Coordinator and was promoted to Executive Director in 1998.

Atlanta, Ga

Marietta, Ga

Abj, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: PRSSA - Public Relations Student Society of America

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)

Activities and Societies: Quantrek Outdoors Club Member and Officer, Theatre Young Harris, Delta Gamma Drama Society