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Vice President, Digital Strategy and Engagement

Valerie Sindal is the Vice President of Digital Strategy and Engagement at The Council, where she leads the Digital team in creating innovative and impactful digital experiences for internal and external users. Valerie has over 18 years of experience in driving digital transformation across various industries, such as blockchain, education, automotive, real estate, AI/ML and retail. She is passionate about social impact, solving global challenges, especially via Sustainability Tech and its potential to change the world. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Sindal holds a B.A. in Design | Media Arts from UCLA and is a certified expert in Digital Marketing and Advertising. She is also pursuing her AMA PCM and Google credentials in Digital Marketing, Web and User Experience to further enhance her skills and knowledge. When she is not working, Valerie enjoys hiking with her dogs, exploring museums, and discovering new restaurants in the DMV area.


First job: Cashier, Customer Associate at Strouds Home Furnishings Store

Favorite food: Sashimi

Favorite beverage: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bourbon Old Fashioned

Favorite DC Landmarks: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History + Union Station

Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite places to travel: Portugal and Spain

Fun fact: I hiked and climbed an active volcanic mountain in Iceland

Me in three words: Trailblazer, Connector, Versatile