Valerie Gaydos (born July 3, 1967) is an American businesswoman[1][2][3][4] and politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 44th district.
After graduating from Sewickley Academy in 1986, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian language and economics from Dickinson College in 1989.
[5] Gaydos began her public service career in 1989 as a legislative assistant for the Pennsylvania State Senate's Republican Caucus, and continued in that role until 1992, when she was hired as the director of the Greater Baltimore Technology Council.
[10] She continues as the company's president and chief executive officer, according to her current Pennsylvania House of Representatives biography.
[13] During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Gaydos served as chair of the House Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Economic Development.