Val is responsible for Danforth’s operations and people strategy, bringing experience in both consulting and talent management. She joined Danforth in 2020 as the company’s first Chief People Officer, where she built and led talent acquisition and development. Before that, Val spent several years at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in client-facing roles and later as a Consulting Team Talent Manager, where she oversaw staffing, performance, career development, mobility, and initiatives in diversity, inclusion, mentorship, and well-being. Earlier in her career, she led strategic growth initiatives for companies including Iron Mountain, Univision Networks, and Skype.

Val holds a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from London Business School.