Valerie Reyes is a certified public communicator with over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She specializes in event management, grant and proposal writing, program development, marketing, communications, and corporate relations. Reyes holds a certificate in Event Management from The George Washington University, a BSBA in Marketing from American University – Kogod School of Business, and studied Certified Public Communicator, Communication, General at Texas Christian University. She is an active member of several professional associations, including the American University Dallas Alumni Association and PRSA Dallas Awards and Honors Committee.

Reyes has held various roles in her career, including Communications and Marketing Specialist at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Assistant Director of Communications at Irving ISD, Communications & Marketing Coordinator at Irving ISD, Director at Parents Step Ahead, and Consultant at LATINA Style, Inc. She has also volunteered for several organizations, including the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Queen for a Day. Additionally, Reyes served as Director, Programs & Initiatives at Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.