Valerie Garrido-Lowe is the Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. In 2011, her Political Party, the Alliance for Change, won six seats in the National Assembly and Ms. Valerie Garrido-Lowe was sworn in as a Member of Parliament. In 2015, Ms. Valerie Garrido-Lowe was sworn in by President David Granger as Minister, within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs.

Minister Valerie Garrido-Lowe is dedicated to the areas of youth empowerment and sports, as well as the welfare of women and children. She has committed to improving the standard of living and lifestyle of youth and young adults who reside in the hinterland areas through the Hinterland Employment and Youth Service, which is aimed at creating sustainable jobs and providing youth with relevant skills towards becoming successful entrepreneurs.

In 2016, Minister Valerie Garrido-Lowe was appointed Patron for Women’s Football in Guyana by the Guyana Football Federation.