Continental Who's Who

Valerie A.R. Keyes

Valerie A.R. Keyes is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2017 Pinnacle Professional of the Year for her work in the field of Military Services. The Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defense serves to protect Canada at all costs. As the Director of Personnel Security and Identity Management with Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defense, Keyes holds in high esteem the mission of the agency which is to, “protect Canada and defending its sovereignty”.

The Canadian Armed Forces supports freedom, democracy, the rule of law and human rights throughout the globe. In the industry for over thirty five years as both a military officer and a civilian employee, Keyes is a seasoned expert now responsible for the oversight of identity management systems and security clearance. She also participates in countless mentoring, public speaking and lecturing engagements.

To further her professional development, Keyes is a member of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and Association of Professional Public Executive Services of Canada, Keyes enjoys volunteering at her church in her free time and is working on a doctorate in the application of the studies of ignorance on public policy. Heavily knowledgeable in the industry, Keyes holds two graduate degrees. She earned her Master of Science in Leadership from Washington University in St Louis. (St. Louis, MO) and Master of Arts in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. For more information, please visit www.forces.gc.ca