Valery Gutierrez serves as the Administrative Coordinator for the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII). In this role, she contributes several years of executive-level administrative experience. Her responsibilities include coordinating program elements and events for the MII staff and executive director, performing compliance checks of grant applications and organizing technical reviews, tracking the progress of awarded grants through project completion, and leading MII’s marketing efforts.
Valery joined the Leadership Howard County (LHC) Leadership Premier Class of 2026, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community through meaningful connections while engaging with local organizations across various industries.
Prior to TEDCO, Valery worked in administrative roles for construction and healthcare companies. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Go Terps!
Outside of work, Valery enjoys international travel, amazing food, and celebrating her indigenous roots through dance.