Valerie Sassani is a highly accomplished corporate communications executive with nearly two decades of experience leading creative teams in producing and distributing impactful internal and external marketing communications for a Fortune 500 company. With a strong background in film production, she combines powerful visuals, compelling messages, and relatable storytelling to motivate and influence employees, drive sales, and maintain brand equity. Valerie holds MBA and BA degrees from San Jose State University and San Francisco State University, respectively. Her previous roles include VP of Marketing and Communications at SMART Global Holdings and various senior leadership positions at Lam Research, where she served as Sr. Director of Marketing and Digital Communications, Director of Marketing and Digital Communications, Sr. Manager of Digital Communications, Senior System Business Analyst, Program Manager, and Project Manager.