Valeria Villasenor-Bruyere

Valeria Villasenor-Bruyere is a seasoned program manager specializing in Women, Peace, and Security, currently leading initiatives at Pacific Forum since November 2022. With a strong background in international relations and economics, Valeria has effectively organized numerous international events, enhancing women's participation in peace and security dialogues across the Indo-Pacific region. Prior experience includes roles as Program Manager at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation and as Foreign Operations Specialist at the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Valeria also held teaching positions in Spanish at both Global LT, Inc. and the Foreign Service Institute, and has extensive experience in program management and international marketing, notably with the American Forest & Paper Association and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council. Valeria holds a Master's Degree in International Relations and International Economics from the University of Oklahoma.