Jose Navarrete

Jose Navarrete is an experienced professional with a strong background in finance and entrepreneurship. As co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of Kids That Code since October 2015, and co-founder of The Tech STEAM Center since June 2021, Jose demonstrates a commitment to education and technology. In academia, Jose serves as Finance Faculty at California State University, San Bernardino, and as Accounting & Finance Faculty at the University of Redlands, along with a role as Visiting Professor at the National Economics University in Vietnam. Recent consultancy work at the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center and mentorship at the Caravanserai Project highlight Jose's dedication to supporting small businesses. Jose holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Finance from Sacred Heart University, alongside multiple degrees from California State University, San Bernardino, including MBA and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Real Estate.