The Valence Board is growing! Are you based in New York City and looking for an opportunity to give back to our community in Queens?
We believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to excel in college.
We believe that scholars in central and northwest Queens can succeed academically at the same levels as the highest performing students in New York City.
We believe that our love for our students must be reflected in the rigorous work we have them do.
We believe that if we set a high bar for them, our scholars will become young people of intellect, professionalism, and character.
If you are interested in getting involved as a Trustee, take a look at the role descriptions below and send an email to board@valencecollegeprep.org with the subject line “Re: Interest in joining the Valence board”.
In your email, please share a brief description of why you’re interested in getting involved, and attach your resume.
Board of Trustees
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Angie Guerrero is an Investment Associate at Civic Builders working on the Building Equity Initiative, a $250MM partnership with the Walton Family Foundation to strengthen capital access for charter schools. Ms. Guerrero is an experienced public finance professional, having held positions at The PFM Group and Fitch Ratings. Her work in public finance introduced her to the charter school sector, where she has worked with over 30 schools nationwide on their facilities plans. A resident of Queens, Ms. Guerrero is active in the local alumni networks for Harvard College and NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and volunteers at a women’s healthcare facility in Jamaica, Queens.
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Dante Mangiaracina is an analyst at the D. E. Shaw group, a New York-based investment firm. A lifelong New Yorker, Mr. Mangiaracina joined the Valence board in 2024 and is passionate about expanding educational opportunities for students across the city. He holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.
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Mr. Khan is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. Previously, he has held positions as a Wealth Advisor and Financial Advisor with Citi, Investors Financial Group, and E*TRADE Financial. He is a longtime resident of Jackson Heights, parent of children who have attended both charter and traditional public schools, and a native New Yorker. Mr. Khan holds a B.S. in Engineering and Management Systems from Columbia University.
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Ms. Matthews is a Vice President and Commercial Credit Underwriter at Bank of America, working with healthcare, education, and not-for-profit institutions. Ms. Matthews is a recognized industry specialist on operating trends and credit analysis of essential public and social-purpose borrowers, sectors, and municipal financings (e.g., education, healthcare, housing, and infrastructure). Prior to her current role, she has held a range of positions in financial institutions including Amalgamated Bank, Hilltop Securities, FM Advisors, Tortoise Credit Strategies, and Standard & Poor’s. Ms. Matthews earned a Master of Public Administration in public policy from the Wagner School at New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Queens College.
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Christopher Muy is a seasoned banking professional with over a decade of experience in corporate and commercial banking, advising corporations, institutions, and nonprofit organizations across diverse industries. He has held roles at both regional and global financial institutions, where he has led initiatives in treasury and financial strategy, collaborated on the development of new products and services, and supported business expansion into new markets. His background includes cross-functional work with internal teams across corporate banking, wealth management, and distribution—driving innovation, client growth, and scalable impact.
As a first-generation college graduate, Christopher earned both a BBA and MBA from Baruch College and completed an executive certificate program in strategy at Harvard University. He is passionate about mentorship and has supported professional development programs for college students for many years. In addition to his role on the board at Valence College Prep, he has served with several nonprofit organizations focused on expanding educational access and opportunity for youth and families.
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Lydia Orr is a Sociology PhD Student at Temple University in Philadelphia where she studies polices and processes impacting urban poverty. Her current research looks at the role of public libraries in communities. She was previously the Founding Dean of Academics at Valence College Prep and a 5th Grade Reading Teacher with Uncommon Schools. Lydia holds a B.A. in International Studies from Boston College, a Masters in the Art of Teaching from the Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Masters of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Tony Shan is the Head of Douyin E-Commerce Global for North America at Bytedance. He currently leads a bicoastal team in the U.S. covering North America to help brands sell and operate on Douyin, a leading social content and e-commerce mobile application in China. His previous experience also includes merchandising, marketing and business development roles at Alibaba Group, Amazon, and Coach. Mr. Shan brings to the board experience in youth mentorship and nonprofit advising. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley, and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Board Meeting Materials
Meetings of the full Board of Trustees are held at 97-29 64th Rd, Queens, NY 11374 and by Zoom videoconference. All meetings are open to the public. Agendas for board meetings are linked at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Minutes will be posted when they are approved.
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Thursday, August, 9, 2026
Notice
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Notice
Thursday, June 4, 2026
2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
Thursday, August 24, 2021