Location
Washington, D.C.
School
The George Washington University
Expertise
Culinary Travel, Traveling on a Budget, Film Tourism
- Ana has lived on three continents and has been to over 20 countries.
- She is particularly passionate about the arts everywhere she travels, especially their music and film scenes.
- She has traveled to several different countries to attend film festivals as a member of the press.
Experience
Ana is a writer and educator who is passionate about teaching and storytelling. She has taught writing, literature, and film to teenagers and young adults and is currently a Writing Coach in an after-school center in McLean, Virginia. Ana also writes film reviews and analyses. She has studied in Peru, Belgium, the United States, and Czechia. Ana has also worked in corporate communications in the past, creating newsletters and social media content for various companies.
Education
Valeria earned her M.A. in English from The George Washington University.
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Theme Parks
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