Valerie Ballard is the executive director of Operation Tiny House. A Dallas native and former newspaper publisher, she has extensive experience in Business Management/Administration and Nonprofit Development, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations. Valerie is also the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides transitional and permanent housing, job training and employment opportunities for Veterans experiencing homelessness, North Texas Capacity Builders. She attended El Centro College, studying Small Business Administration/Management. Grounded in faith, Valerie is committed to and passionate about the work she does for veterans. A graduate of David W. Carter High School, she actually has grown up knowing and caring about veterans and continues her work to ensure affordable, safe, clean and functional housing for those who have served their country.
