Regina Walton
Strategic Operator & Tech Community Builder, scaling startups through engagement
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San Francisco Bay Area
Oakland, California
Joined October 2025
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Chaos is my muse. I help tech companies turn audiences into advocates and advocates into growth engines through community, campaigns, and category-defining events. With over a decade in tech marketing and community-led growth, I've built strategies that drive engagement (50%+ for clients), scale communities (3M+ at Salesforce), and launch high-stakes events—turning community buzz into measurable pipeline growth. linkedin+1
Regina Walton is a seasoned community builder and strategic operator with extensive experience in the tech industry, focusing on turning audiences into advocates and scaling startups through engagement and impact. Her career highlights include founding roles at Twill and Organic Social Media, and leadership positions in community and customer advocacy at companies like Vyond, Reforge, and Salesforce. thenextweb
With a strong background in social media and content creation, Regina has served as a Staff Writer for LookToTheStars.org since 2007, an author for The Next Web, and a columnist for The Korea Herald. She leverages her writing and communication skills to drive engagement and share insights, including thought leadership on the role of AI in collaboration. looktothestars+2
Regina is a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in the workplace. Drawing from her personal experience, she champions creating supportive cultures for employees with disabilities, promoting hiring in leadership roles, equipping managers with resources, and establishing employee resource groups. Her contributions extend to co-authoring articles on breaking down workplace barriers. cultureamp
Her diverse educational background includes a J.D. from UC Law San Francisco, a Master's in International Studies from Ewha Womans University, and a B.A. in English and Philosophy from UCLA. This combination of legal, international, and humanities studies underpins her strategic thinking and communication prowess, complementing her practical experience in tech and community management. thenextweb+1
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Disability in the workplace: 6 ways to break down barriers
An article co-authored by Regina Walton, offering insights and actionable steps to foster a more inclusive and accessible workplace for individuals with disabilities, especially highlighting the importance of disclosure and management training.
Using AI as a Collaborator
An article authored by Regina Walton discussing the various ways AI can be leveraged as a tool for brainstorming, writing, editing, research, and streamlining workflows for individual contributors and professionals, as well as in marketing and communications.
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