Valeria is a first-generation daughter of Peruvian immigrants who developed fluency in both English and Spanish thanks to her multicultural upbringing. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, in close proximity to Washington D.C., Valeria’s fascination with political current events and cross-cultural communication began from an early age. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, accompanied by minors in both French and Korean. Driven by a passion for community betterment, she embarked on a teaching career following graduation, obtaining her K-6 teaching certification through the Teach for America program while working at a public school in Newark, New Jersey. In her prior role, Valeria honed organizational, multitasking, and communication skills while nurturing a continued commitment to education and language development in her ESL students. Valeria is highly regarded for her work ethic, proactive mindset, and collaborative spirit by her colleagues. With her diverse skill set and experiences, she brings exceptional expertise to the Reception and Administration support role, and she eagerly anticipates contributing to the team’s success.
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