Dr. Valerie Nelson is the visionary and CEO of Training Keys. Dr. Nelson is a highly recognized and motivated mathematician, cybersecurity executive, data science leader, and education and training professional with a passion for data science, education, training and outreach at all levels. She possesses over 20 years of experience in the intelligence field, 20+ years of college-level teaching experience, and 20+ years of nontraditional training on a diverse range of topics to a variety of audiences. Her experience includes corporate and technical leadership, STEM workforce development (particularly in cybersecurity, data science, mathematics, cryptanalysis); interdisciplinary curriculum and instructional design, train-the-trainer curricula, annual evaluation of grant proposals for STEM Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU); and academic enrichment and program coordination.  

Additionally, Dr. Nelson served as the Chief Instructor and Curriculum Coordinator for Prince George’s County MD’s Meeting of the Minds youth diversion program and the State's Attorney's Office Family Justice Academy for more than 10 years. She has personally developed and offers workshops, camps, and conferences for academic, professional, and personal development, and is a wellness professional supporting those in need through personal and group training sessions. She is a motivational speaker, a mentor to many, and a true light worker. Her goal is to heal the world by promoting self awareness, self worth, and self improvement.