Activist in the field of ICTs for development and social justice. Her work with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) has focused on ICT policies and internet rights in the context of development countries in Latin America. She has concentrated in facilitating engagement of civil society organizations in ICT policy processes. Her efforts are centered around regionalizing the IGF process by promoting a regional platform for policy dialogue among different stakeholders. Currently, Valeria is a member of the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group and has a seat as civil society observer in the eLAC coordination board. Currently, she is the manager of the communication and information policy programme of the Association for Progressive Communications, APC. Valeria has a background in Sociology and Political Science and holds a Masters Degree in Cultural Studies and Communication. She is based in Quito, Ecuador.