Valrie Walker Sanders

Valrie Walker Sanders is the Founder and Past President of the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition (GCAHC).  She recently received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from the Georgia Secretary of State and was appointed Georgia Goodwill Ambassador for her work with GCAHC.  A true international, Valrie is Jamaican born and was raised in the United Kingdom.  She has an M.A. in International Relations from Georgia State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Atlanta Law School.  She is employed in the legal field and is also a Substitute Teacher.   Valrie also has a long history of community involvement, and has served on the Board of Directors of several social and cultural organizations.  Her other awards include Outstanding Woman in the Community from the organization W.O.M.E.N. and the Caribbean American Pioneer Award from the Atlanta Caribbean Association. Her passions also include her son Rafiki, two delightful grandchildren, and her travels to the Continent of Africa.