Hazel Valdez

Hazel Valdez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, marketing, and consulting across various industries. Currently serving as the Executive Director of PDX Women in Tech since December 2022, Hazel previously held the role of Associate Director at Oregon Bioscience Incubator and OTRADI and was Operations Manager at PDXWIT. With a strong background in culinary management as a consultant for Feisty Palate Culinary Management & Consulting, LLC, and experience as Sous Chef at Feed the Mass, Hazel blends culinary expertise with strategic marketing skills gained as a Marketing Contractor for Oregon Bioscience Association and Customer Success Manager at Zapproved. Additionally, Hazel's educational credentials include degrees from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and the University of California, Irvine, along with several certifications in project management and biotech.