Nickname: I actually prefer “Valeri” but my family calls me V, VJ, Valeri Jane and Battery

Favorite thing about Fayetteville: The diversity and it’s funky

What I like best about working for Dr. Hodous: I feel good about what I do each day and go home feeling like I did something productive for my community

Most Embarrassing Moment: Recently, I slipped and fell straight on my booty in the parking lot on ice…at lunch time…in front of Cable Car Pizza.  The best part was as I fell, my arm flew up in the air and my purse came down and hit me on the head!!  I laughed and cried at the same time.

Birthplace: Austin, TX

Favorite Band or Music Group: I love old school RAP

If I could eat only one food for the rest of my life, it would be: STEAK, rare

Favorite TV Show: I Survived

Worst Habit: I bite my nails and say “huh”? too much

Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream: Death by Chocolate

Biggest Pet Peeve: Slow drivers in the fast lane!

Favorite Color: Razorback Red

Favorite Fayetteville Restaurant: Shoguns

Floss or Sonicare: I am flossy

Most People Don’t Know This About Me, But: I’m half Mexican but don’t speak Spanish.  In fact, I got a “C” in it in high school!