Valeria Roman is a Communications Specialist at the University of California San Diego – Center on Gender Equity and Health (GEH). She supports multiple projects led by Dr. Rebecka Lundgren and Katherine Hay in South Asia, East Africa, and West Africa.

Valeria is a communications professional with eight years of experience in strategic communications, digital media, and public outreach. At GEH, she supports the development and design of internal and external communications products and assists with project and organizational digital presence.

Prior to this role, Valeria served as the Communications and Outreach Manager at the Imperial County Office of Education, where she managed the organization’s digital presence, created engaging multimedia content, and led outreach initiatives to strengthen public awareness of its programs and services. Her expertise includes content creation, media relations, social media management, branding, storytelling, and digital engagement.

Passionate about amplifying impactful work, Valeria is excited to contribute to GEH’s mission by enhancing organizational visibility and fostering engagement within the local and global health community.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, photography, spending time with family, and discovering new restaurants and coffee shops.