Valerie Salim Meza
About Valerie Salim Meza
Valerie Salim Meza is the Principal Government Relations Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has extensive experience in legislative and regulatory affairs, having previously worked at Sandia Staffing Alliance, LLC, and the NM Legislature.
Title
Valerie Salim Meza holds the position of Principal Government Relations Analyst. This role involves engaging with government entities to manage relations and oversee regulatory and legislative matters pertinent to her organization.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Valerie Salim Meza has been serving as the Principal Government Relations Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories since 2011. In this capacity, she operates from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she plays a crucial role in managing government relations for the laboratory.
Previous Role at Sandia Staffing Alliance, LLC
Before her current role, Valerie was a Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Analyst at Sandia Staffing Alliance, LLC from 2008 to 2011. Her responsibilities included analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, contributing to the company's strategic plans in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Experience in NM Legislature
In 2005, Valerie worked as a Junior Staff member in the New Mexico Legislature, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Although her tenure lasted only a month, this role provided her with an early experience in legislative processes and government operations.
Educational Background
Valerie Salim Meza completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2002 to 2006. Subsequently, she achieved a Master's degree from 2006 to 2008. Her academic background in these programs equipped her with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her career in government relations and legislative affairs.