VANESSA VALERGA
Member-at-Large (2024-2025)
Vanessa holds a BA in Linguistics and German from UBC, an MA in Linguistics from UBC, and an MEd from Universidad Villanueva in Spain. She spent 10 years teaching English as a Foreign Language at a private girls' school in Peru (K-12). After returning to Canada, she focused on raising her four children as a stay-at-home mom. In 2024, Vanessa earned her TESL certification from Douglas College and is now working as a LINC instructor. She deeply values the connections she builds with her students and finds fulfillment in helping them reach their goals.