Regina W.
About Regina W.
Regina W. is the Chief Executive Officer and President of ActBlue, with a diverse background in technology and public service, including roles at Yahoo!, Facebook, and the City of East Palo Alto.
Current Position at ActBlue
Regina W. currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer and President at ActBlue. She began her tenure in 2023. Under her leadership, ActBlue continues to innovate and support various political campaigns and causes. Her role as CEO and President involves overseeing the organization's operations, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Role at Yahoo!
From 2009 to 2015, Regina served as the Senior Director of Technology & Operations at Yahoo! in Sunnyvale, CA. During her six-year tenure, she focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and driving technological advancements within the company. Her role was crucial in supporting Yahoo!'s various technological initiatives during a pivotal period for the company.
Public Service in East Palo Alto
Regina W. has had a significant impact in public service through her roles in the City of East Palo Alto. She served as a City Council Member and Mayor from 2019 to 2022 and held the Vice Mayor position from 2018 to 2019. Her contributions included policymaking and community engagement, which helped drive initiatives aimed at improving local governance and public welfare.
Education Background
Regina holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from UCLA, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, having completed her studies there from 1992 to 1996. These qualifications have equipped her with robust analytical skills and a strong technical foundation, which have been instrumental in her various roles.
Professional Experience in Technology
Regina's professional journey in technology includes significant roles at companies such as LendStreet Financial, Mindbody, eBay, Facebook, and Covad Communications. Her experience ranges from product and engineering leadership to operational management. For instance, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at LendStreet Financial from 2021 to 2022 and held multiple leadership positions at Mindbody between 2019 and 2021. Her role as Chief of Staff & Head of Product Operations at eBay and Chief Of Staff & Head of Security Operations at Facebook further showcase her versatile expertise in technology management.