Who we are

Founded by Dr. Valerie Marcano, ValCri (pronunciation: val·kr·ee) leverages neuroscience and psychometric tools to empower high-performing professionals and teams. 

ValCri helps clients combat burnout, enhance performance, and foster career growth through bilingual strategic coaching, team development, and innovative solutions. Grounded in the core values of authenticity, fairness, integrity, and progress, ValCri delivers evidence-based strategies to clients seeking both technical excellence and cultural transformation.

Core Values

Authenticity

Practical solutions for real challenges.

Fairness

Equitable practices and inclusive strategies.

Integrity

Evidence-based, ethical consulting.

Progress

Forward-thinking, innovation and growth.

Who we Serve

Teams and individuals in the scientific and veterinary community.

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Why we Serve

Our mission is to provide long-term, evidence-based solutions for individuals, teams, and organizations by leveraging neuroscience and psychometric tools.

We help high-performing professionals:

  • Take their careers to the next level

  • Overcome and prevent burnout and compassion fatigue

  • Develop critical competencies for sustainable success

Meet Dr. Valerie Marcano

Dr. Valerie C. Marcano, is an international speaker and advocate for inclusive mentorship and access to veterinary care. Dr. Marcano is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Medical Scientist Training dual DVM-PhD Program and a diplomat of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians.

Widely recognized for her leadership, Dr. Marcano has held roles in research, government, diagnostics, and private industry. Dr. Marcano provides access to poultry health expertise, access to veterinary care, inclusive mentorship strategies, and professional coaching through her consulting firm, ValCri Consulting (pronunciation: val·kr·ee).

In 2020, Dr. Marcano co-founded Pawsibilities Vet Med, a 501c3 nonprofit that has helped reshape the mentorship and professional development landscape across the veterinary field. Through Pawsibilities Vet Med, Dr. Marcano introduced inclusive mentorship into the veterinary profession, to ensure that veterinary professionals from historically marginalized communities receive the guidance, resources, and support needed to thrive.

Dr. Marcano  has been recognized for her contributions, receiving awards such as the Young Achiever Alumni Award and being named one of 22 Extraordinary Women in Veterinary Medicine. Through research, advocacy, mentorship, and hands-on service, she continues to shape a more inclusive and accessible future for veterinary medicine.


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