Cecilia Valenzuela
Vice President, Professional Learning
Pronouns: she/her
As VP, Professional Learning, Cecy oversees the professional learning department and provides guidance to direct reports and their teams regarding project planning, budgets, client relations, and staff management. She is also responsible for the strategic growth of the department, identifying new opportunities, and collaborating with the Client Solutions team to foster strong client relationships.
Cecy began her career in social media and communications. She ventured into digital education with content design, where she honed her skills in creating engaging and effective educational materials. With her transition into instructional design, Cecy embraced the challenge of integrating technology to enhance learning experiences. Through her collaborations with educators, technologists, and content creators, she has developed a strong understanding of how teaching and technology can work together, allowing her to drive the development of innovative educational solutions.
Highlights from Cecy’s career include the following:
- Leading the instructional design and development of a statewide K-5 and 6-8 digital curriculum initiative for the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- Developing and implementing large-scale curriculum projects to improve student outcomes for Chicago Public Schools
- Developing multiple educational projects for the US Department of Education
- Designing educational content with visual appeal and graphic design expertise
Cecy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from West Texas A&M University. She is also bilingual in English and Spanish.
Married to her high school sweetheart, Cecy and her husband have three children. In college, she won best female news anchor two years in a row anchoring their News One news (which almost became a career path), and she also DJ’d her own music show on their radio station, The One. Cecy’s favorite music genre is Rock, and going to concerts is one of her favorite things to do.
Contact Cecy at cv*********@zi*********.com