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Hi, I’m Valerie Sophia Elneser. I’m a student-led, cross-disciplinary professional based in the Bay Area (close to the San Francisco area), and I completed BA in Intensive Psychology with a Legal Studies minor at UC Santa Cruz in 2025. As a Student Lead at UCSC, I designed course materials, build Canvas shells, and foster collaborative student teams to improve the online learning experience. I’m passionate about research, community outreach, and helping small businesses grow. Outside of work, I lead volunteer initiatives, support diversity and inclusion efforts on campus, and enjoy connecting with the local community to create positive social impact. I also did project management for 3 years support small businesses in the Santa Cruz area with social media management and website development. I also took part in conferences discussing my work as a project manager and how I helped teach students the business model canvas and taught them the skills to take initiative and go out into their communities and help small businesses (taught them how to do outreach, how they can design websites, and how they can manage social media for a client). I also became the first project manager at my internship at the University of California Santa Cruz to go out further from the Santa Cruz County and go into low income counties and support individuals who don’t have the resources to create website and to manage social media. These were mainly Spanish speaking areas, and I had the opportunity to work with many of them to help their businesses thrive.…Hi, I’m Valerie Sophia Elneser. I’m a student-led, cross-disciplinary professional based in the Bay Area (close to the San Francisco area), and I completed BA in Intensive Psychology with a Legal Studies minor at UC Santa Cruz in 2025. As a Student Lead at UCSC, I designed course materials, build Canvas shells, and foster collaborative student teams to improve the online learning experience. I’m passionate about research, community outreach, and helping small businesses grow. Outside of work, I lead volunteer initiatives, support diversity and inclusion efforts on campus, and enjoy connecting with the local community to create positive social impact. I also did project management for 3 years support small businesses in the Santa Cruz area with social media management and website development. I also took part in conferences discussing my work as a project manager and how I helped teach students the business model canvas and taught them the skills to take initiative and go out into their communities and help small businesses (taught them how to do outreach, how they can design websites, and how they can manage social media for a client). I also became the first project manager at my internship at the University of California Santa Cruz to go out further from the Santa Cruz County and go into low income counties and support individuals who don’t have the resources to create website and to manage social media. These were mainly Spanish speaking areas, and I had the opportunity to work with many of them to help their businesses thrive.

Valerie Sophia Elneser

Project Manager, Content Producer, Content Creator, +2

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Hi, I’m Valerie Sophia Elneser. I’m a student-led, cross-disciplinary professional based in the Bay Area (close to the San Francisco area), and I completed BA in Intensive Psychology with a Legal Studies minor at UC Santa Cruz in 2025. As a Student Lead at UCSC, I designed course materials, build Canvas shells, and foster collaborative student teams to improve the online learning experience. I’m passionate about research, community outreach, and helping small businesses grow. Outside of work, I lead volunteer initiatives, support diversity and inclusion efforts on campus, and enjoy connecting with the local community to create positive social impact. I also did project management for 3 years support small businesses in the Santa Cruz area with social media management and website development. I also took part in conferences discussing my work as a project manager and how I helped teach students the business model canvas and taught them the skills to take initiative and go out into their communities and help small businesses (taught them how to do outreach, how they can design websites, and how they can manage social media for a client). I also became the first project manager at my internship at the University of California Santa Cruz to go out further from the Santa Cruz County and go into low income counties and support individuals who don’t have the resources to create website and to manage social media. These were mainly Spanish speaking areas, and I had the opportunity to work with many of them to help their businesses thrive.…Hi, I’m Valerie Sophia Elneser. I’m a student-led, cross-disciplinary professional based in the Bay Area (close to the San Francisco area), and I completed BA in Intensive Psychology with a Legal Studies minor at UC Santa Cruz in 2025. As a Student Lead at UCSC, I designed course materials, build Canvas shells, and foster collaborative student teams to improve the online learning experience. I’m passionate about research, community outreach, and helping small businesses grow. Outside of work, I lead volunteer initiatives, support diversity and inclusion efforts on campus, and enjoy connecting with the local community to create positive social impact. I also did project management for 3 years support small businesses in the Santa Cruz area with social media management and website development. I also took part in conferences discussing my work as a project manager and how I helped teach students the business model canvas and taught them the skills to take initiative and go out into their communities and help small businesses (taught them how to do outreach, how they can design websites, and how they can manage social media for a client). I also became the first project manager at my internship at the University of California Santa Cruz to go out further from the Santa Cruz County and go into low income counties and support individuals who don’t have the resources to create website and to manage social media. These were mainly Spanish speaking areas, and I had the opportunity to work with many of them to help their businesses thrive.

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Hi, I’m Valerie Sophia Elneser. I’m a student-led, cross-disciplinary professional based in the Bay Area (close to the San Francisco area), and I completed BA in Intensive Psychology with a Legal Studies minor at UC Santa Cruz in 2025. As a Student Lead at UCSC, I designed course materials, build Canvas shells, and foster collaborative student teams to improve the online learning experience.

I’m passionate about research, community outreach, and helping small businesses grow. Outside of work, I lead volunteer initiatives, support diversity and inclusion efforts on campus, and enjoy connecting with the local community to create positive social impact.

I also did project management for 3 years support small businesses in the Santa Cruz area with social media management and website development. I also took part in conferences discussing my work as a project manager and how I helped teach students the business model canvas and taught them the skills to take initiative and go out into their communities and help small businesses (taught them how to do outreach, how they can design websites, and how they can manage social media for a client).

I also became the first project manager at my internship at the University of California Santa Cruz to go out further from the Santa Cruz County and go into low income counties and support individuals who don’t have the resources to create website and to manage social media. These were mainly Spanish speaking areas, and I had the opportunity to work with many of them to help their businesses thrive.

Skills

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Dutch

Beginner

Work Experience

Student Lead at UC Santa Cruz, CIED

July 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and supported course materials, including quizzes, assignments, and interactive learning modules. Organized and built Canvas Shells for Crown classes, optimizing the online learning experience. Guided and supported fellow students to foster a collaborative team environment.

Intern at Santa Cruz County, CC&R Intern

March 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated with attorneys and paralegals to aid clients in clearing criminal records, supporting reintegration post-criminal justice involvement. Prioritized and managed client intake to ensure timely, effective re-entry support. Engaged in outreach to connect with potential clients and build community relationships; drafted petitions and declarations under attorney supervision.

Project Manager/Teacher Assistant at Get Virtual Internship (UCSC)

August 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025

Presented lectures on supporting small business and effective project proposal strategies. Mastered GetVirtual curriculum, including lean startup methodology, business model canvas, proposal writing, and professional communication. Guided student teams managing projects for 70 local businesses per quarter, advising on interview planning, scope setting, execution, and project close-out. Created Wix and Squarespace sites and social media strategies. Gained practical leadership, consulting, and digital strategy experience.

Intern at Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Intern

September 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Coordinated multiple project management tasks, helped with social media outreach, profit growth, and new business development ideas. Delivered marketing strategy development, export assistance, and sales optimization to expand market reach. Guided clients in improving personnel administration and operational efficiency for better organizational outcomes.

Care Companion at In-Home Support Services

November 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025

Assisted with paperwork and general organization tasks. Provided reading support for patients with impaired vision. Created medication schedules, meal preparation, and light cooking.

Research Assistant at Diversity in Development Lab

September 1, 2023 - Present

Organized and analyzed social media recruitment data from over 150 participants; trained individuals to conduct intervention protocols; conducted outreach to engage potential study participants; drafted comprehensive literature reviews to support study frameworks.

Medical Assistant at La Cruz/Liberia, Costa Rica

April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Provided general consultation and distributed medications to underserved rural communities; developed diagnostic questioning to assess patient needs; performed vital sign checks and assisted healthcare providers during physical exams.

Assistant Basketball Coach at E-Hoops

March 1, 2019 - Present

Coached a diverse group of children with special needs, focusing on fundamental basketball skills and defense. Assessed individual needs and implemented methods to accommodate different learning styles.