MEET THE COMMITTEE
Valenhora was founded in 2017 by Sofia Mendes and is organised by the Valenhora Committee. We are a team of passionate professionals from creative and tech industries volunteering our time to mentor and support our members. We ensure that everyone feels guided, heard, and inspired throughout their journey with Valenhora!
Leadership
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Sofia Mendes
Founder & Program Director
Visionary leader driving the mentorship strategy and creative initiatives.
Alex Kim
Deputy Director
Oversees operations, ensuring programs run smoothly and mentors are supported.
Rina Patel
Head of Partnerships
Manages collaborations with industry partners and sponsors to expand opportunities.
Operations
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Leo Johnson
Operations Manager
Coordinates all program logistics and scheduling.
Maya Lopez
Data & Analytics Lead
Tracks participant progress and program outcomes.
Ethan Wong
Technology Coordinator
Maintains internal tools and platforms for mentors and mentees.
Events
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Jared Mills
Event Lead
Designs interactive events and networking sessions.
Priya Singh
Workshop Coordinator
Plans skill-building workshops for mentees.
Haruto Tanaka
Community Events
Organizes virtual and in-person meetups.
PR & Socials
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Kaitlyn Brooks
Social Media Lead
Oversees all online presence and engagement.
Diego Ramirez
Content Creator
Produces visual and written content for campaigns.
Leila Ahmed
Community Manager
Facilitates conversations across platforms.
Branding
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Isabel Cruz
Brand Manager
Ensures consistent identity across all channels.
Marcus Bell
Graphic Designer
Creates visuals for campaigns and events.
Yara Khan
Visual Strategist
Plans branding direction and creative projects.
Communications
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Nora Patel
Internal Communications Lead
Ensures smooth team updates.
Jinwoo Park
External Communications
Manages press releases and media contacts.
Liam Chen
Newsletter Coordinator
Curates content for subscribers.
Biz Dev
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Hassan Malik
Business Development Lead
Identifies new growth opportunities.
Clara Thompson
Sponsorship Coordinator
Manages sponsor relations and partnerships.
Rafael Oliveira
Strategic Partnerships
Develops collaborations with creative companies.
Training
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Elena Petrova
Mentorship Trainer
Designs mentor training modules.
Marcus Li
Workshop Facilitator
Leads professional development workshops.
Zara Ahmed
Learning & Development Lead
Creates resources for mentee growth.
Accessibility
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Samira Khan
Accessibility Coordinator
Implements inclusive practices across programs.
Daniel Brooks
Accessibility Advisor
Ensures content and events are fully accessible.
Chloe Nguyen
Assistive Tech Lead
Integrates accessibility tools for participants.
Special Thanks
Valenhora is made possible thanks to the contributions of our talented creative professionals:
Motion Graphics: Oliver James, Mia Thompson
Video and Editing: Kai Patel
Event Photography: Sophia Lee
