Valerie Thom-Whelpley

Valerie Thom-Whelpley, PMP, is a seasoned Senior Technical Program Manager Consultant with extensive experience in digital banking transformation and strategy across multiple financial institutions. Currently at Santander Bank, N.A., Valerie manages various programs focused on digital deposits and payments, product simplification, and regulatory compliance, including a significant FDIC rule change project. Previous roles include serving as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Citizens Financial Group, where Valerie oversaw the integration of digital platforms and the development of marketing data solutions, and at Fidelity Investments, where Valerie facilitated a shift to digital advisory services. Valerie's career highlights include leading large, multi-disciplinary teams, managing substantial budgets, and driving successful Agile transformations within organizations. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University.