Valentina graduated with a BA (Hons) in International Relations and Politics from Keele University in 2018, achieving a 2:1, with high merit in her dissertation. Her research focused on analysing Britain’s foreign policy in relation to the United States, the European Communities, Hong Kong, and the Falklands. During her studies, she was awarded the Keele International Scholarship (2015) and the Best Student for Enthusiasm and Proactive Approach to Learning (2016).
Following this, she completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law at Newcastle University, graduating in 2019 with merit. She was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (2018). Her dissertation, “Unlocking the Deadlock: How to Reform the United Nations Security Council,” explored potential reforms to the UNSC veto power, examining the constitutional frameworks of the five permanent members: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia.
Valentina went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) at BPP Law School between 2020 and 2021, where she was awarded the Career Commitment Scholarship (2020).
For four and a half years, between 2021 and 2026, Valentina worked in the domestic abuse sector. For three years she worked as the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Membership Coordinator at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse. Prior to this, she held roles at the NHS Business Services Authority and HM Courts and Tribunals Service. She also has experience in social media management and digital marketing.
In between late 2025 to early 2026, Valentina developed a deeper interest in ancient philosophy and metaphysics. She wrote several essays on the subject and developed a PhD research proposal on the case study of ethical ruptures, drawing from Plato’s metaphysical account.
Valentina currently works at the London Borough of Brent.