Valerie Anne McElveen is a writer for the Her Campus Chapter at the University of Virginia (UVA). She is a first-generation student and, currently, a first-year in the Engineering School, intending on studying Systems Engineering. Additionally, she received an Associate of Science in Social Science from the Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2026.
Beyond Her Campus, she fills her time with a wide variety of hobbies such as singing, running, poetry writing, crocheting, playing guitar and ukulele, painting, sewing, and anything K-pop! Valerie also serves as a student member of the organization “Warm Up America” at UVA, which allows her to use her crochet skills to fuel her passion for serving others.
Valerie is committed to societal health and well-being through support of individuals and information access. She hopes that her writing will help others have the ability to make informed decisions about their health and live greater, fuller, and more beautiful lives!
The Lost Sole Epidemic: Our Grounds Aren’t Flat, So Why Are Our Shoes?
