Background
Capels, Valerie June was born on June 9, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Frederick James and Marna June (Smidt) Capels.
Capels, Valerie June was born on June 9, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Frederick James and Marna June (Smidt) Capels.
Associate of Applied Science, State University of New York Agricultural & Technology College, Morrisville, 1982. Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Syracuse, 1984. Master in Regional Planning, University North Carolina, 1987.
Research assistant department city and regional planning, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1986; teaching assistant, U. North Carolina, 1987; planning intern, Syracuse-Onondaga Company Planning Agency, 1986-1987; research technician, Syracuse-Onondaga Company Planning Agency, since 1987; regional planner, Rutland (Vermont) Regional Commission, 1987-1989; community planner, Town and Village of Waterbury, Vermont, Vermont, 1989-1992; comprehensive planner, City of Burlington, Vermont, since 1992.
Fundraiser American Heart Association, Lung Association, Syracuse, 1985. Active shelter for battered women, 1994. Member American Planning Association, American Land Resource Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, Vermont Planners Association (president), Rainforest Action Network, Vermont Foodbank, Vermont Land Trust, Wilderness Society, Arbor Day Foundation, Vermont River Watch Network.
Married Brian Shupe.