Valerie Szombathy

Valerie Szombathy is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, legal practice, and organizational effectiveness. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Kognitiv Inc. since January 2021, Valerie previously held multiple leadership roles at Flagship Facility Services, Inc., including Director of Change Management. Valerie's earlier experience includes positions such as Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Robert B. Jobe and Deputy Public Defender for the County of Santa Barbara. Valerie's educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare with a Music Minor from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Professional Degree in Culinary Arts from the California Culinary Academy.