Thea Valero

Thea Valero is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy and corporate social responsibility. Currently serving as AVP and Director of DE&I at Reliance Matrix, Thea leads a cross-functional team to implement enterprise-wide DE&I initiatives impacting over 2,500 employees. Prior experience includes serving as Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Philadelphia Insurance Companies, where Thea managed programs focused on employee wellness and community partnerships while overseeing a team of five. Roles at Philadelphia Insurance Companies also included Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist and Environmental Corporate Responsibility Coordinator, where Thea demonstrated effective talent management and navigated the development of new functions. An early career included positions as an Admissions Counselor at Cameron University and an intern at AstraZeneca, with educational credentials comprising a Master of Science in Corporate Social Responsibility from Nottingham University Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Delaware.