Angeles Valenciano

VP Business Development
National Diversity Council

Ms. Valenciano is a seasoned strategist with over 15 years in Human Resources, ten dedicated to Diversity, Organizational Change and Development. Most recently before accepting the position of Vice President of Development with the TXDC Ms. Valenciano was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for 84 Lumber Company a private organization headquartered in Pittsburgh PA. There, she provided leadership and direction in the infrastructure, design, formulation, implementation and execution of the organizations overall diversity strategy, including external communications, public relations and community engagement. Ensuring business practices, processes and procedures to support 84 Lumber’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. Ms. Valenciano was also involved in the company’s branching to Mexico and Canada.

Ms. Valenciano was the Texas Diversity Council’s first Executive Director with responsibility to oversee the day-to-day operations of the corporation; implement policies as adopted by Board of Directors. As well as steering the Agenda of then 3 Diversity Council Chapters formed by HR Directors and Executives of various Corporate Member Organizations across Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. Under her leadership the Women in Leadership Symposium was created and is now a national event in over 12 States.

Prior to the TXDC Ms. Valenciano was key in managing the strategic direction and execution of organizational-wide development processes, diversity programs and initiatives to include leadership development, coaching, training and organizational consulting for JPMorgan Chase. As an Assistant Vice President she served in the capacity of Leadership Development consultant across Credit Card Services and Organizational Development consultant to the Customer Service client, as well as subject matter expert on global diversity with responsibility over Latin America and Canada.

Active in charitable and civic affairs, Valenciano is a graduate of the Instituto Tecnologico Y de Estudios Superiores de San Luis Potosi located in the City of San Luis Potosi in Mexico with a Degree in Business and Computer Information Systems. Professional in Human Resources Certificate (PHR) from University of Villanova (Dec. 2003). She has completed various Leadership and Professional Development programs from ongoing continuous studies and associations across the country and abroad.