Zenaida Valianu, IPC, Earns IPC Excellence in Education Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2025

The IPC Excellence in Education award was presented to Zenaida (“Zenny”) Valianu, IPC, at IPC APEX EXPO 2025, recognizing her significant contributions to workforce development and leadership. 

The IPC Excellence in Education award is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to workforce development while building a culture of continuous learning within their organization and across the electronics industry.

Valianu has been a dedicated proponent, practitioner, and innovator of standards and training development for more than 25 years. Recognized for her outstanding leadership of the IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-7711/7721 training committees, she is a Certified Master Trainer in IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, and IPC-A-600. As IPC’s Training Manager, she has dramatically increased the impact of IPC certification programs on the electronics industry. 

“IPC is committed to educating and training the electronics industry’s workforce,” said John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO. “We are proud to recognize Zenny for her strong leadership and important contributions to workforce development.”

Added Valianu, “As someone who has always valued continuous learning and growth, I find great joy in contributing to the development of others. It is truly rewarding to see our learners succeed and know that our programs played a part in their achievements.”