A recent Montclair State University graduate, Valentina holds a BFA in Theatrical Design, Technology, & Management with a specialization in Costume and Scenic design. She spent her undergrad both building and designing mainstage productions for the Montclair Department of Theatre & Dance spending time in both the scenic and costume shop as well as the design studio.

She has had the pleasure of being mentored by Erhard Rom and Jessica Jahn during her time at school. She has been fortunate enough to design three scenic mainstage shows and one mainstage scenic & costume design during her 4 years of training. Scenic design for On the Town, Sophisticated Ladies, & Pride & Prejudice in the Alexander Kasser theater and Scenic & Costume design for Stuipid F*cking Bird in Memorial Auditorium.