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Author: Valeria Pájaro

Valeria Pájaro is a content writer and Spanish teacher based in Seattle. She holds a BA in Languages and Culture with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Valeria prioritizes inclusive and diverse materials in her teaching and has a special interest in gender-inclusive Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys reading, learning languages, and getting to know other cultures.
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Education · Educational · Neurodiversity · Physical-Abilities

How Inclusive Learning Transforms Lives | Interview with Instructional Designer Genesis Alvarenga

ByValeria Pájaro

Learning doesn’t stop after high school. We keep learning throughout our lives, whether informally through hobbies, or formally through community…

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Gender Expression · Interviews · National Origin · Television

What Trans Representation Looks Like in Colombian Media: A Personal Perspective

ByValeria Pájaro

In a previous article, we looked at the history of trans representation in United States media, where visibility was just…

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How Your Favorite Netflix Series Was Translated Into English | Interview with Thomas Grathwol
Interviews · Linguistic · Movies · Television

How Your Favorite Netflix Series Was Translated Into English | Interview with Thomas Grathwol

ByValeria Pájaro

What was the last Netflix series you watched? Was it in a foreign language? A recent study by Ampere Analysis…

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Business · Interviews · Physical-Abilities · Technology

Why Inclusive Design Makes Better Digital Products for Everyone

ByValeria Pájaro

Imagine opening a social media app but the font is too small to read, your name doesn’t fit in a…

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Fashion & Beauty · Gender Expression · Interviews

How Knitting and Crocheting Are Empowering Trans and Non-binary People

ByValeria Pájaro

Have you ever looked down at the interlocked loops of your sweater, and thought about the generations of strong, skillful…

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Ethnicity · Gender Expression · Interviews · Sex

What Do Ghostly Folk Myths Tell Us About Gender and Fear?

ByValeria Pájaro

Have you ever seen a ghost? A 2022 poll found that at least two-thirds of Americans claim they have. This…

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Ethnicity · Generational · Interviews · National Origin

Why Documenting Stories Matters: David Saechao’s Lasting Impact

ByValeria Pájaro

David Saechao’s journey as a writer began with a realization: finding information about the history, traditions, and language of his…

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Ethnicity · Interviews · National Origin

How Community Centers Preserve Cultural Heritage: Inside Seattle’s Eritrean Hall

ByValeria Pájaro

People gather at community centers to participate in recreational activities, connect with others, and learn new skills. With an estimated…

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