Valerie Capers Workman is Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake, a career platform for students and alumni. She is an established thought leader on #TheFutureOfWork and an expert on the impact of #GenAI on the global workforce. Valerie was previously VP of People at Tesla, where she became known as the company’s “top diversity advocate”. Valerie is the author of Quantum Progression: The Art and Science of Career Advancement in the Age of A.I. She also serves on the Huston-Tillotson University Board of Trustees and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and Black Women On Boards.