Valerie Secker
About Valerie Secker
Valerie Secker is a Program Manager for Talent Development at Red Ventures, where she has worked since 2017. She has a Master's degree in Public Administration from American University and extensive experience in communications and talent development.
Work at Red Ventures
Valerie Secker has been employed at Red Ventures since 2017 as a Program Manager in Talent Development. In this role, she leads the planning and execution of company-wide technical events, including Tech Summits, Hackathons, and the Product Showcase. These initiatives aim to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among employees. Secker also serves as a tech talent partner, bridging the gap between technical roles and people operations. She has developed strategic career academy programs that have successfully graduated 66 high-performing engineers, contributing to the enhancement of diversity within the tech talent pool at Red Ventures.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Secker holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from American University, where she studied from 2000 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Politics from DeSales University, completing her studies there from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in talent development and program management within the technology sector.
Background
Before her tenure at Red Ventures, Valerie Secker worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as the Deputy Director for Communications at the National Cancer Institute from 2002 to 2008. Prior to that, she was an Executive Assistant to the NIH Director at the National Institutes of Health from 1998 to 2002. Secker also worked as an Executive Assistant and Legislative Aide at the U.S. House of Representatives from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, she was a Broker/REALTOR at Help-U-Sell Real Estate from 2008 to 2009. Since 2010, she has been self-employed as a Freelance Copyeditor.
Achievements
Valerie Secker has made significant contributions to talent development at Red Ventures. She has successfully developed and implemented strategic career academy programs that have graduated 66 high-performing engineers. These programs are designed to enhance diversity in tech talent. Secker also creates digital courses, live workshops, and learning communities aimed at reducing skills gaps across various functional roles and levels of experience within the organization.