Hi, I'm Valeria.
Nice to meet you!
Welcome to my website, where policy meets creativity — grounded in empathy, driven by purpose.
Welcome to my website, where policy meets creativity — grounded in empathy, driven by purpose.
Community is at the heart of everything I do. I believe policy work should center relationships and understanding others — from the personal to the global. This commitment to helping people, combined with the strategic skills to create real change, drives me as a public servant with both the heart to care deeply and the expertise to make it happen.
Rooted in local compassion and shaped by international experience, I bring a cross-cultural lens to everything I do—connecting place, people, and purpose. I lead with empathy and use my diplomatic nature to find common ground, turning differences into opportunities for meaningful change.
My Global PerspectiveI'm committed to building a more sustainable world where no one goes without their basic needs. I believe the way forward is transforming government programs to genuinely serve people's values — programs built on rigorous research but shaped by the lived experiences of real communities.
My Career JourneyI blend data, design, and storytelling to transform complex ideas into clear, engaging work that creates meaningful and lasting impact. In a responsive democracy, it's essential that our efforts to create change are clearly understood by the people we serve.
See My PortfolioBehind every project and passion is a deeper story — shaped by upbringing, values, and life lessons that inspire my work every day.
When I set out to design this website, I knew I wanted it to reflect more than just my résumé and creative work. I wanted it to carry my voice, my personality — and most of all, the intention and care behind every page. This site isn’t just a portfolio; it’s a narrative. A way of understanding myself through the intersections of life, work, and creativity.
Learn MoreTo say my journey in life is a surprising one would be an understatement. While my personal background isn’t usually at the forefront of my work, I want to be open about the experiences that that have shaped my character. Sharing my story is how I wear my heart on my sleeve and embody the openness I believe is essential for genuine connection.
Read MoreA unique blend of policy expertise, creative skills, and human-centered thinking.
I didn't just pick colors I liked when designing this website - I chose colors that reflect what I love most about the world around me. As an earth sign, I've always been drawn to groundedness, warmth, and organic beauty. I want my personality to shine through colors that capture the beauty and vibrance of our gardens, forests, oceans, and skies.
This deep magenta feels like coming home to myself. It's the color of flowers blooming at dusk, holding all the richness and warmth I want to create in every space I live in. It's color that speaks to leading with love.
Guava is my latest obsession. I love how both the flavor and color instantly take me back to Peru. There's something so fun and optimistic about this shade that captures the and confidence I try to bring to life.
This soft rose reminds me that strength doesn't have to be loud. Like petals pushing through concrete - gentle but determined. When I share my story, I want it tender but powerful. That's where real trust begins.
This green—like fresh grass after rain or pistachios, another one of my favorite flavors—reminds me of our planet with its freshness and growth. It’s renewal in color form, carrying all my hope for the collective solutions we need.
There's something grounding about this deep, rich forest green that makes it one of my favorite colors. It captures my commitment to climate work and the responsibility I feel to protect what sustains us all.
Sky blue and endless possibility. Like a blue morpho butterfly spreading its wings and flying into the unknown. To me, this is the color of imagination running wild and creating something that's never existed before.
Deep blue like the ocean — a reflection of my desire to connect beneath the surface. I bring steady, open-hearted energy to relationships, even as we navigate the unknown or chart new paths together.
"The people crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do."