As a globally recognized people & workplace culture futurist, Vale has leveraged his extensive knowledge and expertise to develop a keen ability to foresee both emerging and shifting workplace trends. This work has resulted in award-winning programs and frameworks that continue to create lasting, positive impact. Vale attributes his success to two critical principles: leveraging inclusive cultures and diverse perspectives as a strategic growth lever, and assessing, developing, and executing workplace initiatives that are easy to utilize and have incremental, compounding effects.

A native of Puerto Rico and a first-generation college graduate, Vale is grateful to the many mentors, coaches, and sponsors who have motivated him to always find ways to create value. In this spirit, Vale has engaged in various leadership and support positions for a range of community and professional organizations focused on preparing and empowering current and future leaders.

In addition to his consulting and corporate work, Vale is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker, moderator, panelist, emcee, and most recently, podcast producer and co-host. Vale resides in the Greater Chicagoland area with his husband, daughter, and two dogs.