Chris Valens

Chris Valens is currently the Director of Special Events at Women in Need. Prior to this, they were the Deputy Director of Communications at the Markle Foundation, and before that, the Assistant Director of Media Relations at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

Chris has a long history of working in communications, and has been instrumental in drafting key messaging and communications documents for a variety of organizations. Chris has also overseen and managed digital campaigns and social media efforts, and has experience planning and executing major press and public events.

Chris is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of effectively coordinating multiple workstreams and delivering high quality content. Chris is a strong communicator with excellent writing skills, and is adept at building collaborative relationships with reporters, editors, and other public stakeholders.

Chris Valens graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American Theirtory from the University at Albany, SUNY.

Chris Valens works with Monica Leone - AVP, Foundation and Corporate Relations, Marguerite Van Stolk - AVP, Development, and Jasmine Marrero - Director, Database Management & Donor Stewardship. Their manager is Shannon Snead, VP, Development.