First person from Verde Valley to ever hold position; second woman in history to hold position
Ms. Valerie Wood
Yavapai Community College announced at the Tuesday Governing Board meeting, May 14 that Valerie Wood would become the president of the Yavapai Community College Foundation. Valerie is a Cornville resident and has an associate’s degree in Viticulture and Enology from the College.
She joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2014 and previously served as the first and second vice president. She has participated on various committees such as finance, fundraising and executive. In addition, she works closely with the Yavapai College Foundation fundraising auxiliary, Friends of the Southwest Wine Center, helping to raise awareness and funds for the Community College’s Viticulture and Enology program.
Valerie and her husband Daniel created a $30,000 donation to the Yavapai Community College Foundation scholarship fund in 2016 to assist students in the Viticulture and Enology programs. They are founding members of the Southwest Wine Center, and graduates of its “VEN” program.