Eleanor V. Valentin

Rear Admiral Eleanor V. Valentin, U.S. Navy Retired, was nominated in 2009 to the rank of Rear Admiral and became the 16th director of the Medical Service Corps, making her the first female Medical Service Corps officer to obtain the rank of flag officer, as well as the first female to serve as Navy Medical Service Corps director. She was the second Filipino-American woman to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral.

Valentin is a native of Seattle. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degrees in Zoology and Psychology at the University of Washington, she completed a master’s degree in Public Health (Health Policy and Planning), and a Master of Science degree in Public Health (Biostatistics) at the University of Hawaii.

Valentin has achieved fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Academy of Healthcare Management. Her personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (3); Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (3); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3); and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.