Val is the director of climate communications for Ki Culture, working to locate, analyze, decipher, and present climate science to make this knowledge easily accessible for cultural heritage professionals. Val is working towards a Master of Museum Studies and a Master of Information at the University of Toronto. They have a background in geology and work experience in a variety of scientific fields, including medicine, archaeology, and botany. Val is passionate about breaking down barriers between disciplines, and helping museums make the world a more equitable and sustainable place.