UMD MIAMI, FLORIDA CHAIR

Valentina Talevska is a first-generation Macedonian born in Canton, Ohio. Graduating with honors and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration from the University of Toledo, she is passionate about service, inclusion, human rights, business administration, and the arts.

Valentina always took pride in her Macedonian heritage and is passionate about increasing the standard of living for all Macedonians and increasing the awareness of Macedonians’ global issues. In the summer of 2017, she participated in the annual Birthright Macedonia program and interned for the Macedonian Human Resources Association. During her internship, she gained a passion for leadership and creating unity within the Macedonian community.

Valentina said:

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be involved; this is a great honor to represent the community and to help Macedonians worldwide.”

Valentina moved to South Florida and worked as a Recruiter, and provided staffing services for many Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. She currently resides in Miami, Florida, and works for Christian Dior Beauty as a Beauty Stylist. In her spare time, she enjoys time on the beach, painting, and reading about finance and business strategy.