Describe your work at WVU in three words.
Interesting, multi-layered, community impact
How do you define leadership?
RBG said it best: "Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
What motivates you to get up and go to work each day?
My vision for bettering the student experience at the WVU SOD.
What are 3 traits that define you?
Energetic, Driven, Cheerful
What is your favorite place to travel/visit? or If you could visit anywhere, where would you go?
Hawaii- The Big Island. There are so many climate zones and geographic features in one place, and the coffee and fruit are delicious!
Mac or PC? Mac all the way!
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Sing . . . I'm sure my patients and students would appreciate if I could learn this as well.
When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you spend it? Making my daughter giggle
What is your name, unit, and position?
Valerie N. Perrine, DDS,
WVU School of Dentistry,
Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs