C-Suite Partner | Former Chief of Staff | Global Speaker
Kristine Valenzuela is a senior executive assistant business partner, strategist, and creator of The Secret Executive, a platform dedicated to revealing the hidden influence, insight, and leadership power of administrative professionals. With more than 25 years of experience supporting C-suite and senior executives across startups and publicly traded tech companies, Kristine has built a career at the intersection of strategy, trust, and behind-the-scenes leadership.
Often describing her career as the “best paid C-suite mentorship ever,” Kristine draws from decades of firsthand exposure to executive decision-making, organizational dynamics, and leadership personalities. She challenges outdated perceptions of administrative roles and equips EAs and Chiefs of Staff with the situational intelligence needed to operate as true business partners. Her work focuses on helping professionals recognize their influence, navigate power structures, and expand their impact.
Kristine is a passionate advocate for redefining what leadership can look like from the inside of an organization. Based in San Diego, California, she enjoys traveling, exploring new food scenes, and life with her daughters and two rescue pets.
