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Valerie Denero

Santa Cruz,CA
Valerie Denero

Summary

Strategic leader in regulatory compliance and operational leadership with a focus on early childhood education. Drives cross-functional initiatives that align policy goals with stakeholder needs, enhancing program quality and community engagement.

Overview

1
Certificate
22
years of professional experience

Work History

EVERYCHILD CALIFORNIA
Sacramento, USA

Director of Learning & Community Partnership
09.2018 - 07.2026

Job overview

  • Provided statewide policy guidance and technical assistance to early care and education organizations across California.
  • Reviewed policy and advocacy issues by analyzing laws and regulations affecting early care and education programs.
  • Built ongoing coordination with the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, and California Department of Education to align training support and mixed-delivery system priorities.
  • Secured over $95,000 in annual sponsorship revenue and developed vendor partnerships.
  • Tracked data trends and policy data to identify field challenges, prioritize issues, and assess progress toward strategic goals.
  • Delivered training and technical assistance to early care and education programs, advocating for health and safety issues.

CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING (CQEL)
State of California, USA

Executive Director
08.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Managed operations and financial planning for a statewide nonprofit supporting the early learning and child care community.
  • Supported strategy, public policy, professional development, advocacy, and statewide outreach.
  • Led a communications channel and drafted annual policy white papers to inform stakeholders.
  • Created training on health, safety, employment law, and business operations to enhance member engagement.

CREATIVE CHILD CARE INCORPORATED (CCCI)
Stockton, USA

Operations Manager
06.2010 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Supported policy compliance and daily operations across 32 state-subsidized programs.
  • Maintained compliance with California Department of Education mandates and federal performance standards.
  • Provided quality assurance and instructional support through professional development on early learning frameworks.

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (SJCOE)
Stockton, USA

Program Manager
06.2004 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Supported fiscal and program administration for workforce retention programs serving early childhood educators.
  • Built academic cohorts and mentor programs with higher education institutions to enhance workforce development.
  • Participated in advisory committees to inform early childhood education policy and presented findings at conferences.

Education

National University
San Diego, CA

Master of Science (M.S.) from Educational Administration
01-2015

National University
La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Early Childhood Education
04-2010

Skills

  • Policy Analysis and Advocacy
  • Program Quality Improvement
  • Strategic Planning and Collaboration
  • Training Curriculum Design and Facilitation
  • Donor Relations & Stewardship
  • Motivational Speaker
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community Engagement Initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Workforce Development Strategies
  • Corporate Sponsorship Procurement
  • Policy Development

    • Certification

    • Microsoft 365 Office Suite
    • Novi Database Management & Software
    • Canvas LMS and Adobe InDesign
    • Google Software & Operating Systems
    • Pages Apple Software
    • Zoom Administration of Webinars & Large Meetings
    • AI work platforms: Tracking Tasks, Managing PMO, and Balancing Team Workload
    • California Child Care Emergency Disaster Plan - Certified Trainer 2014-2026
    • WestED, Begining Togther, Inclusuion Facilaitor (infant, Preschool and TK-K)
    • Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
    • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
    • Desired Results for Children and Families (DRDP)
    • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS, ITERS, FCCERS, SACERS)
    • Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS)

    Timeline

    Director of Learning & Community Partnership

    EVERYCHILD CALIFORNIA
    09.2018 - 07.2026

    Executive Director

    CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING (CQEL)
    08.2014 - 08.2016

    Operations Manager

    CREATIVE CHILD CARE INCORPORATED (CCCI)
    06.2010 - 05.2016

    Program Manager

    SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (SJCOE)
    06.2004 - 06.2010

    National University

    Master of Science (M.S.) from Educational Administration

    National University

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Early Childhood Education

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