Employee of the Year

Valerie Lee
​Human Resources Specialist

Valerie Lee has been a Kaweah Health employee for an incredible 40 years, nearly all of them as a human resources specialist. At one time, she personally handed paychecks to every employee in our organization. As the welcoming face at the Human Resources front desk, Val still connects with all 5,150 of our employees, making each person feel valued and seen.

Colleagues describe Val as a bright light and role model who treats everyone like family. She's known for her unwavering willingness to help, exceptional follow-through, and genuine care for everyone she meets. 

Beyond her professional excellence, Val enjoys spending time with her husband Robert, and their family, traveling to the Central Coast, and gardening — often brightening our offices with flowers from her garden.

Val embodies our core values of kindness, commitment, and excellence. Kaweah Health is honored to name Valerie Lee as its 2025 Employee of the Year.