VALERIE CAPERS WORKMAN
VALERIE CAPERS WORKMAN
Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake
Former VP of People at Tesla
Expert on A.I. Leadership & The Future of Work
Valerie's work focuses on how generative A.I. is transforming the workplace, reshaping job roles, and creating new opportunities. She provides insights into thriving in an A.I.-driven world, offering strategies for adapting to the changing landscape while driving innovation and growth.
Valerie Capers Workman currently serves as the Chief Talent Engagement Officer for Handshake®, the #1 platform where college students find their first jobs. She is a globally recognized expert on the intersection of AI and The Future of Work.
Exclusively represented by BrightSight Speakers, Valerie is the former Vice President, People for Tesla®. At Tesla, Valerie helped lead the company’s growth from 50k to over 100k employees.
Prior to Tesla, Valerie was an executive in Governance and Compliance for category-leading companies, including serving as the VP Legal for GoTo Foods®, owner of beloved F&B brands including Cinnabon® and Auntie Anne’s®, and the VP Franchise Compliance for both Wyndham Hotel Group® and Anywhere Real Estate®, owner of global real estate powerhouses including Sotheby’s®, Coldwell Banker®, and Century 21®.
Valerie is admitted to practice law in New York, Texas and Washington, D.C. She resides in the Austin, Texas area with her wonderful husband and their three amazing sons. She is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and St. John’s University School of Law. Valerie is a member of the Huston-Tillotson University Board of Trustees and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Valerie is a highly sought-after speaker and panelist. In 2024, Valerie was a featured presenter and book signing event author at SXSW, a featured panelist at the Forbes® 2024 Power Women’s Summit, and has appeared in numerous publications, including Forbes, Wall Street Journal®, Fortune ®, Axios and ®CNBC MAKE IT®. Valerie is a recurring featured presenter at global HR conferences, including SHRM, Transform, and UNLEASH World.
Explore how generative AI is transforming the workplace, reshaping job roles, and creating new opportunities. This talk provides insights into thriving in an AI-driven world, offering strategies for adapting to the changing landscape while driving innovation and growth.
The future of leadership is intertwined with AI. This talk identifies the critical skills that tomorrow's executives will need to lead effectively in an AI-driven world, from data literacy to ethical decision-making.
Based on insights from the book Quantum Progression, this talk provides a roadmap for career advancement in the AI era. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve by embracing AI-driven tools and strategies for personal and professional growth.
As AI becomes integral to business operations, understanding and managing the associated risks is crucial. This talk focuses on governance frameworks that safeguard enterprises while enabling them to harness AI's full potential responsibly.
Discover the latest strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in a highly competitive market. This session explores innovative approaches to talent acquisition, emphasizing the role of AI in identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders.
Quantum Progression: The Art & Science of Career Advancement in the Age of A.I.
Former VP, People at Tesla, Valerie Capers Workman recounts her career progression while detailing the methods she used to advance in her career in defiance of the archaic rung-by-rung, corporate ladder method of career mobility.