Teresa Valerio Parrot

Teresa Valerio Parrot serves as the founder and principal of TVP Communications. Focused exclusively on communications and leadership solutions in higher education, Valerio Parrot provides leadership, media, crisis, and marketing counsel to her clients. Previously, Valerio Parrot served as Senior Vice President for Widmeyer Communications’ higher education practice and Vice President of Media Relations and Crisis Communications for SimpsonScarborough, a higher education consulting firm. Valerio Parrot counts almost 10 years of experience with the University of Colorado System, including an officer-level appointment as Assistant Secretary of the University. Valerio Parrot earned bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Colorado, and a doctorate from Southern Methodist University. She also serves on the boards for the SCFD and Public Relations Society of America. She resides in Longmont, Colorado, with her husband (Kevin), and their dogs (Periwinkle and Blue).