After studying at Sarah Lawrence College (BA) and Columbia University (Master’s Degree in International and Public Affairs), Valentina worked as an editorial assistant at the NY bureau of La Republica and subsequently collaborated with various international organizations (IFAD, NY State Department). She now lives in Rome, Italy where she writes, translates and copy edits for authors, international organizations and film production companies.

“I am inspired to work with the Grace Children’s Foundation on the further development of the Children’s Resource Exchange because there is no excuse for not combining our multiple technological advances with our commitment to help the most vulnerable and defenseless members of our planet, that is, sick children with no access to healthcare.”