Nadia Valencia

Nadia Valencia is a seasoned professional in IT risk operations and internal audit, currently serving as Senior Manager of IT Risk Operations at Chedraui USA since August 2022. Previously, Nadia held the position of IT Risk Operations Manager at Smart & Final, where responsibilities included designing a CCPA compliance program and managing IT finance and vendor functions. Prior roles also include Manager of SOX Compliance at Smart & Final, Senior Manager Internal Audit at SUPERVALU, and Internal Audit Manager at US Autoparts. Nadia's experience encompasses a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, operational audits, and financial oversight, along with a strong foundation in leadership and academic engagement within the industry. Educational credentials include a BA in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara and completion of a Leadership Development Program at California State University, Fullerton.