Valeria Hughes, M.Ed., is an accomplished curriculum writer and mentor to young adults and ministry leaders. With 27 years of experience as a public school educator, and 30 years of pastoral experience in Oklahoma, Valeria has dedicated her life to helping others succeed. For many years, she directed a youth camp for college-aged students as well as taught Sunday School classes for years. She is also the co-founder, along with her husband Rick, of Kingdom Advance, a non-profit ministry that travels extensively across the US and internationally, equipping and training ministry, business leaders, and young adults. Valeria is a proud mother of a fantastic son and daughter-in-love. Val loves to travel, read interesting books and find new coffee shops.