For Executives.

Before founding Valley Ridge Partners, Alecia served as Chief Administrative Officer of Two Harbors Investment Corp., a publicly traded real estate investment trust, where she was a member of the executive leadership team. Over her tenure, she held responsibility for a broad range of enterprise functions, including human resources, executive compensation, organizational development, succession planning, corporate administration, business continuity, workplace strategy and internal communications. She also worked closely with the company’s Board of Directors and its committees on matters involving compensation, governance, leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Throughout her time at Two Harbors, Alecia played an integral role in significant corporate transactions, business integrations and organizational transformations. Her experience included evaluating leadership needs, aligning talent and organizational structures with business strategy, navigating complex employee and stakeholder matters, and helping guide businesses through periods of uncertainty and change. These experiences provided a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing executive teams, boards and investors—and the importance of having the right people in the right roles at pivotal moments.

Earlier in her career, Alecia served as Managing Director at Granite Point Mortgage Trust, a publicly traded commercial real estate finance company, and held human resources leadership responsibilities at Presbyterian Homes & Services. She began her professional career in the recruiting and staffing industry, gaining early experience in talent acquisition, relationship development and understanding the needs of both employers and candidates.