Valerie Key-Cheney is an Apache politician serving as a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council for the Peridot district since 2018.

[1] Key-Cheney was elected a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council for the Peridot district in November 2018.

[1] She has focused on addressing issues related to health, safety, and the overall well-being of tribal members.

[1] Key-Cheney serves on several boards and committees including Health and Welfare, Water and Waste Water Treatment, Employee Benefits, Judicial and Law Enforcement, Human Resources, Natural Resources, Transportation, and Water (BRPS).

[1] During the 2022 general election, she secured a second term with 57.45% of the vote, defeating candidates Ross Nelson Dia, Steve Duane, and Dee Randall, who garnered 20.81%, 4.72%, and 17.02% of the vote, respectively.