Valete is the son of an NYC librarian and, watching her, learned early the importance of equipping people with the skills to create equitable communities and systems. He comes to us from Trinity Boston Connects, where he provided a combination of storytelling, partner stewardship, and event support. Valete has expressed his good fortune that his work has – and now continues – to afford him the “wonderful opportunity to work in service of those raised in the same communities as myself. As I continue my development journey, I remain committed to empowering people of color, which in turn, strengthens communities everywhere.”