Valentina is a sophomore at Graded and is thrilled to be a new student member of The Talon this year. She will be part of the Gradio Podcast and is eager to help with the awareness of the podcast and contribute to improving it. Valentina has been at Graded since first grade and has lived in Brazil her whole life (she’s a very proud Brazilian). She loves listening to all types of music, and because of this variety, she can’t even choose a favorite. Besides music, Valentina is also a soccer player, a runner, and enjoys watching tennis (she’s a HUGE fan of Carlitos Alcaraz). On campus, you might find her studying, as she tries to be a nerd (she’s not) or acting as a teacher’s pet. Out of the Graded campus, she enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling to learn about different cultures. Valentina is the #1 fan of Bruna Marquezine and speaks three languages: Portuguese (her favorite), English, and Spanish, which she learned from her Argentinian family. This semester, she is excited to contribute to the Gradio podcast and bring new ideas to The Talon as a whole.