Valentina

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Operations, Research, Consultancy
South East Asia Director
Malaysia

Valentina holds an honours degree in law and is admitted as an advocate & solicitor in Malaysia with experience in medical & construction litigation.

She has experience as a public policy researcher and managed a range of projects for a Malaysian Migrant Labour NGO.  She has engaged directly with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including private sector, CSOs/INGOs, unions & government.

Previous to her current role, Valentina managed two government-funded projects to pilot, market and iterate the Just Good Work mobile app in Malaysia.

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A friend at university first got me interested in Malaysian politics, so when I was offered an internship with an MP, I took the role. In that time I saw a community struggling to manage their finances and I learned about how different life circumstances can create different priorities. This is something I always consider when designing interventions — how can we help create an environment where individuals and communities can make the best choice for themselves? In my free time I volunteer with an NGO that empowers women through entrepreneurial skills development. I am always inspired to work with those who do what they can to uplift others. I also love dining out with friends and exploring new places through travel. Good food is a big deal in Malaysia!

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A friend at university first got me interested in Malaysian politics, so when I was offered an internship with an MP, I took the role. In that time I saw a community struggling to manage their finances and I learned about how different life circumstances can create different priorities. This is something I always consider when designing interventions — how can we help create an environment where individuals and communities can make the best choice for themselves? In my free time I volunteer with an NGO that empowers women through entrepreneurial skills development. I am always inspired to work with those who do what they can to uplift others. I also love dining out with friends and exploring new places through travel. Good food is a big deal in Malaysia!

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