Valerie Whipps

Valerie Esang Whipps (née Remengesau) is a Palauan stateswoman who has been First Lady of Palau since 21 January 2021.

Career
Whipps accompanied her husband on a state visit to Taiwan in March 2021. They met with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen.

Family
She married future President Surangel Whipps Jr. in 1999.

She is the daughter and sister of former presidents Thomas Remengesau Sr. and Tommy Remengesau Jr. respectively.