Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Valeria studies the intrinsic connection between medical practice and the history of slavery, colonialism, and capitalism in the Hispanophone Caribbean. She joined the department in Fall 2025 after earning her B.A. in Comparative Literature and a minor concentration in Medical Humanities​​ from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. Her approach is rooted on decolonial research methods and project-based learning, especially in relation to grass roots digital humanities initiatives.

Valeria welcomes any inquiries from prospective students and collaborators.