John Duval has over 20 years of experience in the field of education and workforce development and has worked with clients both locally and nationally. His work primarily focuses on building resilient systems with deep expertise in program design, data analysis, policy advocacy, and leadership development.

Prior to consulting, he spent over 10 years at the New York City Public Schools where he oversaw a range of innovation initiatives focused on equity, competency-based education, linked learning eco-systems, effective uses of school time, and whole school design. Additionally, he worked in research and development, overseeing an annual operating budget of approximately $60M in local, federal, and private funds. He also managed longitudinal research efforts to assess the return on investment for the Multiple Pathways and CTE portfolios and led policy development in the areas of finance and accountability. He came to education after working as a job coach for adults recovering from mental illness in the Bronx and central Brooklyn. John holds a BA from the University of Virginia and a MPA from Columbia University