Laura Valdez

Laura Valdez currently serves as the Director of School Climate at Albuquerque Public Schools since February 2024 and is a Senior Training Specialist at Bernalillo County since April 2022, where responsibilities include planning and conducting professional development training programs. Previously, Laura held multiple roles at The University of New Mexico from May 2010 to May 2022, including Director of Advising Strategies, where strategic direction was provided to improve student retention and graduation rates, and Senior Program Manager, which involved enhancing advising services for approximately 11,000 students. Additionally, Laura has experience as a Part-Time Instructor, New Student Orientation Director, and Student Affairs Specialist, contributing to the development of various educational programs and initiatives. Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Communication & Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication from The University of New Mexico.