Our Board
Guiding Valor Heights with Vision, Integrity, and Heart
Valor Heights is governed by a board that blends education, finance, law, and technology expertise — all in service of one mission: preparing students for life beyond the classroom.
Cherish Cahoon
Founder & Head of School
Founder and Head of School Cherish Cahoon leads Valor Heights with a vision for experiential, creative, and purpose-driven learning.
Heather Nehila
Founding Board Member – Legal & Governance Advisor
Attorney and nonprofit consultant Heather Nehila provides strategic legal oversight and ethical guidance for Valor Heights.
Steve Horman
Founding Board Member – Treasurer
As a Vice President of Project Controls and Estimation, Steve brings deep expertise in forecasting, governance, and financial leadership to the Valor Heights board.
Luis Gaitán
Founding Executive Advisor – AI & Education Research
Harvard Professor and AI Liaison for the Government of El Salvador, Luis Gaitán guides Valor Heights in integrating emerging AI technologies.
A Nonprofit Built To Serve
Valor Heights School is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Every decision the board makes is measured against one question: are we serving our students and families well?