Democracy Prep Public Schools
Valerie Martinez is an accomplished financial executive with a comprehensive background spanning over 15 years in finance and operations across various industries. Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools since 2020, Valerie previously provided financial consulting services at VM Consulting from 2018 to 2020, advising consumer product companies on budgeting and operational strategies. Valerie held key finance leadership roles at L'Oréal, Burch Creative Capital, WWE, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calypso St. Barth, where responsibilities included internal audits, financial planning, and investor relations. Valerie's educational qualifications include an MBA in Strategy from Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Bridgeport, complemented by an Associate's Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Democracy Prep Public Schools
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Democracy Prep Public Schools is a growing network of free, open-enrollment, high-performing public charter schools committed to preparing students for success in college and active citizenship. Democracy Prep’s DREAM Team of teachers and staff currently educates over 7,000 scholars in grades K-12. A pioneer in authentic civic education and charter school turnaround, Democracy Prep achieves remarkable academic growth for all students, especially those with special needs. By proving that all students, regardless of where they are born or their initial academic performance, can achieve at extremely high academic levels, Democracy Prep seeks to transform not only the lives of our students, but also raise the expectations for public schools across the nation and beyond.