Lt. Col. Michael J Koval, EVP of Business Development and Operations.

A seasoned aerospace and defense consultant, Michael offers a rare blend of senior military leadership and commercial business acumen across government, defense, and industrial markets.

A retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, he advises organizations using firsthand experience from leading complex aviation operations as a helicopter pilot and senior officer in roles spanning operations, safety, logistics, and training.

In the commercial domain, Michael consults on strategic growth initiatives, capture planning, and contract strategy, helping clients successfully pursue and execute multimillion-dollar DoD and commercial programs.

Valued for a disciplined, mission-focused approach, he provides end-to-end guidance—from strategy formulation through execution—while aligning stakeholders, strengthening teams, and navigating complex environments to drive measurable performance improvements and sustainable results.

Yvette L Koval

Yvette Koval, Ed.D. is the founder and Director of Educational Leadership and Strategic Planning at Koval Collaborative, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing proven, research-driven solutions for schools, districts, and educational organizations. With more than three decades of experience across teaching, school leadership, district coordination, and systems-level improvement, Dr. Koval partners with clients to strengthen policy, practice, and outcomes for students and families.

Dr. Koval specializes in instructional leadership, expanded learning systems, family and community engagement, and organizational improvement. Her consulting work focuses on evaluating existing practices, aligning programs with legal and policy requirements, and designing sustainable improvement frameworks that support student achievement, educator capacity, and inclusive school cultures. She is particularly known for her expertise in engaging multilingual and culturally diverse communities as authentic partners in education.

A former district-level Expanded Learning Coordinator, principal interim, instructional coach, and English Language Arts lead teacher, Dr. Koval brings both practical insight and strategic perspective to her work. She has led compliance and quality improvement efforts for state and federally funded programs, facilitated professional learning for educators and leaders, and guided data-informed decision-making to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes.

Dr. Koval holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (K–12) from Northern Arizona University and maintains multiple state credentials in educational leadership and instruction. She is an active presenter at national and international education conferences, sharing research and practice related to parent engagement, leadership, and equity.

Through Koval Collaborative, Dr. Koval works alongside educational leaders who are ready to move beyond compliance toward clarity, coherence, and lasting impact.