Valerie W.

Valerie W. has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Valerie'smost recent position was as the Chief Data Officer at the North Carolina Association of Educators starting in September 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Communications and Organizational Development Consultant at ChangeWorks NC starting in March 2016. Valerie also served as the Director of Network and Strategic Development at Our City Our Voice from 2018 to September 2020. Valerie has experience in community engagement as a Community Engagement Coordinator at the Participatory Budgeting Project from November 2016 to September 2020. Before transitioning to the education sector, they worked as the Director of Development and Operations at Rethinking Schools from November 2014 to March 2016. Previously, Valerie held roles at Volvo Group Truck Sales and Marketing, Volvo Group Trucks Technology, and Volvo Parts, focusing on product management, procurement, and buyer positions. Valerie'searliest work experience includes a project coordination role at Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas from 2002 to 2006.

Valerie W. attended Guilford College from 1992 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies, Sociology, and Economics.