John Duval

John Duval is a private consultant working at the intersection of education and workforce development. Currently, his clients include the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, #DegreesNYC – a community-based collective action project aimed at increasing postsecondary access and success young people – and the New York City Department of Education (DOE). Previously, he spent over 10 years at the DOE where he oversaw a range of education innovation initiatives focused on equity, competency-based education, linked learning eco-systems, effective uses of school time, and whole school design. Prior to that, 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.