Valarie Regas (She/They)
About Valarie Regas (She/They)
Valarie Regas is a Leadership Team Member and Lead at Women Who Code, with a background in psychology and extensive experience in DevOps and community engagement. Currently, they serve on the DevOps Advisory Board at DevNetwork and actively foster the OiT community in Atlanta.
Work at DevNetwork
Valarie Regas is currently a member of the DevNetwork Advisory Board, specifically focusing on the DevOps Advisory Board. This role began in 2023 and is conducted remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. In this position, Valarie contributes to discussions and initiatives related to DevOps practices and community engagement.
Experience at StarTree
Valarie Regas served as a Developer Advocate at StarTree from 2022 to 2023. During this seven-month tenure, she worked remotely from Atlanta, Georgia, where she focused on advocating for developer needs and enhancing community involvement.
Involvement with Women Who Code
Since 2019, Valarie has held a leadership position at Women Who Code as a Leadership Team Member - Lead. Over the past five years, she has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at supporting women in technology and fostering a sense of community among members in Atlanta, Georgia.
Educational Background
Valarie Regas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Georgia, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she completed a Full Stack Programming/Development Boot Camp at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2018. In 2023, she furthered her education by completing a Python for Backend and Data course at Nucamp Coding Bootcamp.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Valarie is actively engaged in the OiT community in Atlanta, where she hosts meetups and membership drives. As part of the OiT Leadership Team, she provides online support and fosters connections within the community. She also speaks at events to promote the OiT community and its initiatives.