Val is a brand strategist, educator, facilitator and coach focused on using communications, design-thinking and technology as vehicles to advance equity. Through partnerships and collaborations, Val endeavors to co-design anti-racist, anti-oppressive spaces and tools that facilitate strategic-thinking, community building and sustainable growth for non-profits and social impact organizations.
Val has a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts & Media from University of California San Diego and a Master’s Degree in Education from Pepperdine University. A 2016 recipient of Pepperdine University’s inaugural 40 under 40 Award. In their free time Val plays soccer, loves to hike, watch baseball, read books and practice karate with their kid.