YLAI Professional Fellows Program, Class of 2016

Jenifer Valdez is one of the founder of MIA Peru, which means Mothers in Action. The organization creates high quality organic clothing that does not damage the environment during the production process. They export the clothing abroad, and they are fair trade certified. She served as a local tourism guide for Rain Forest Expeditions. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Ecotourism from the Centro de Formacion en Turismo (Cenfotur).