# Valerie Christopherson

> Valerie Christopherson is the founder and CEO of Global Results Communications, the technology-focused PR agency she launched in 2005 after roles at Qualcomm and Porter Novelli Convergence Group. Based in Santa Ana, California, she advises companies on communications, speaks at industry and university events, and serves on nonprofit boards. Her work has expanded from mobile and telecom into satellite and space technology.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Global Results Communications
- **Organizations:** Global Results Communications, Qualcomm, Porter Novelli Convergence Group, Mesa Communications, Golden Rule Charity, Bradley’s Beautiful Bouquets, Ace of Hearts Project
- **Education:** Bachelor’s studies in English and communications, with a public relations emphasis, California State University, Fullerton, Social media certification program, University of California, Irvine
- **Known for:** Founded GRC in 2005 and led it beyond its twentieth anniversary., Recognized as Female CEO of the Year in the public relations category by CEO World Awards in 2020., Built an agency whose early interview documented 12 staff and more than 17 clients worldwide.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2005** — Held roles at Qualcomm, Porter Novelli Convergence Group and specialist agencies including Mesa Communications.
- **2005** — Launched Global Results Communications on September 2; won its first account within five business days.
- **2018** — Began board service at Golden Rule Charity, according to her public LinkedIn profile.
- **2020** — Received Female CEO of the Year recognition in the PR category at CEO World Awards; began board service at Bradley’s Beautiful Bouquets.
- **2023** — Began Ace of Hearts Project board service and appeared on PR 360 episode 200 on November 29.
- **2025** — GRC marked 20 years and released its third annual journalist survey.
- **2026** — GRC announced communications assignments for Zenno Astronautics and KMI.

## Achievements

- Founded GRC in 2005 and led it beyond its twentieth anniversary.
- Recognized as Female CEO of the Year in the public relations category by CEO World Awards in 2020.
- Built an agency whose early interview documented 12 staff and more than 17 clients worldwide.
- Featured as a speaker at PR News conferences, PRSSA events and CSUF Comm Week.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — GRC published an announcement on October 13, with a September 3, 2026 dateline, naming Zenno Astronautics and KMI as space-practice clients.
- **2025-10** — Discussed practical AI use in media outreach in PR Daily on October 16.
- **2025-09** — GRC announced its third annual international survey of more than 1,500 journalists, in its twentieth anniversary year.
- **2025-07** — GRC announced its agency-of-record appointment for Globalstar in a release dated July 1, 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://globalresultspr.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieatgrc/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/globalresults
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzPh-Z8JwxFAvS4Wanl6bg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valchristopherson/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalresults/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalresults_pr

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Last updated: 2026-10-24