Jessica Valeri has been a member of the San Francisco Symphony since 2008. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Valeri was a member of the Saint Louis Symphony, the Colorado Symphony, and the Grant Park Orchestras. She holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Northwestern University, and is on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Ms Valeri is also an active yoga teacher, teaching at the SF Conservatory as well as privately, and is passionate about helping musicians lead healthy, gratifying careers utilizing the mental and physical aspects of yoga.