Duane Valz

Director/Board Member at The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy

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Duane Valz is currently the Director at The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy.
He was previously the Vice President & General Counsel at Zymergen, Inc. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley.

Duane Valz active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of MK Level Playing Field Institute, The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is a free, 3-year, intensive STEM-focused college prep program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. During the academic year, scholars participate in monthly programming and build relationships with facilitators and STEM professionals that reflect their same demographics. SMASH aims to serve groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, first-generation college students, and those from low-income families. Founded in 2004 by Freada Kapor Klein, the program immerses scholars in tuition-free studies in partnership with leading universities throughout the country. The CEO is Hassan Brown.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Duane Valz

Companies	Position	End
ZYMERGEN INC.	General Counsel	2019-07-31

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Zymergen, Inc. Zymergen, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zymergen, Inc. engages in the design, development, and commercialization of bio-based products. Its products include electronic films, repellent products, and agriculture products such as traditional synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and traditional chemical-based crop protection products. The company was founded by Zachariah Serber, Jed Dean and Joshua J. Hoffman in 2013 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.	Commercial Services
The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of MK Level Playing Field Institute, The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is a free, 3-year, intensive STEM-focused college prep program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. During the academic year, scholars participate in monthly programming and build relationships with facilitators and STEM professionals that reflect their same demographics. SMASH aims to serve groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, first-generation college students, and those from low-income families. Founded in 2004 by Freada Kapor Klein, the program immerses scholars in tuition-free studies in partnership with leading universities throughout the country. The CEO is Hassan Brown.	Commercial Services