MBA Standards Board Welcomes Emilia Valle to Board of Trustees

NEW YORK - Oct. 20, 2025 - PRLog -- The MBA Standards Board (MBASB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emilia Valle, MFA, MSHRM, MAL, to its Board of Trustees. A seasoned executive leader, HR strategist, and leadership program architect, Valle brings extensive expertise in strategic leadership, academic program development, and organizational transformation to help shape the future of MBA education in the AI era.

Valle has led and developed leadership programs at national educational institutions and in executive roles across the private sector. Her career includes senior leadership positions at Western Governors University, United Education Institute, and EDMC, where she played a pivotal role in advancing academic excellence and workforce readiness. Throughout her career, she has specialized in strategic program design, faculty development, and mentoring, creating environments that foster innovation, inclusion, and measurable impact.

"Emilia is exactly the kind of leader who reflects the values and forward vision of the MBA Standards Board," said Cheryl Nunn, MBAe™, CEO of the MBA Standards Board. "Her deep expertise in organizational leadership, talent development, and human resource strategy will help us build a future-focused governance model that ensures the MBA credential remains relevant, respected, and globally competitive."

The Board of Trustees at MBASB plays a central role in advancing academic integrity, setting strategic direction, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Trustees contribute their expertise to align MBA education with modern employer expectations, emphasizing leadership, workforce skills, and applied AI literacy. Valle's leadership experience positions her as a key contributor to shaping strategic initiatives that advance MBASB's mission.

Valle's appointment highlights MBASB's commitment to integrating voices from executive leadership and education to redefine what MBA-level standards look like in a skills-first economy. Her work reflects a passion for driving transformative change through collaborative leadership and strategic innovation—an approach that aligns with MBASB's goal of preparing future-ready executives.

The MBA Standards Board operates through two governance bodies:

• Board of Trustees. Provides strategic direction, ensures standards integrity, and maintains organizational vision.
• Advisory Board.  Offers market intelligence, industry alignment.

Valle joins a distinguished network of business and education leaders who are shaping the next chapter of MBA credentialing. Her contributions will be instrumental as MBASB continues to expand the reach of its Certified MBA™, MBA+™, and MBAe™ credentials—designed to validate real-world skills and leadership competencies for today's business environment.

The MBA Standards Board is a global standards and credentialing body dedicated to redefining what the MBA represents in an AI-driven economy. Through transparent, competency-based standards and employer-aligned credentials, MBASB ensures professionals can elevate their careers with affordability, credibility, and global recognition.

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