Taryn Valpey

About Taryn Valpey

With nearly two decades of experience in education, I’ve built a career rooted in purpose, impact, and people. Today, I’m a mission-driven sales leader known for creating collaborative team cultures and consistently exceeding growth goals—while never losing sight of the \"why\" behind the work.My journey began in education, where I developed a deep understanding of how to drive meaningful outcomes. That foundation continues to shape how I lead: with empathy, strategy, and a relentless focus on delivering value to both people and organizations.I’m passionate about working with teams and companies that are aligned around purpose—whether in education, social impact, or any space where the work truly matters. If you\'re building something that makes a difference, let’s connect and explore how we can drive impact together.

Experience

1. Sales Business Development Manager

   Zscaler

   Nov 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Zero Trust and Cloud Security is the future- 150 global data centers = super fast UX- We connect users to apps, not the network- Proxy architecture at scale, not passthrough- We enable \"Work From Anywhere\" with no VPN- We deliver SSL, SWG, CASB, DLP, & ZTNA as a service (SASE)- We reduce complexity and MPLS cost (30-50%)- We improve O365 and G Suite performance- Cloud platform instead of virtual appliances (ie Prisma)I\'d love to chat with you if any of these are top priorities this year!

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Master's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

  2007 — 2010

• University of Rhode Island

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Sociology

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skill
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Statistics
• Multi Tasking
• Survey Methodology
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• College Teaching
• Teaching
• Student Affairs
• General Research Methodology
• Customer Service
• Nonprofits
• Data Entry
• Higher Education