Dr. Valerie Arthur

Dr. Valerie Arthur (also known as Dr. Valerie Smith-Arthur) is a respected pastor, leader, and philanthropist based in Trenton, New Jersey, leading ministries such as Christ Centered in the City International Ministries and contributing to efforts in Haiti and Pakistan. She has a background in criminal justice and community activism, and earned her doctorate in Prison Policy and Transformative Justice from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Arthur founded the Academy focused on children's education and welfare, alongside her roles in various international fellowships and leadership development centers.