Foto: Isabelle Junge

I’m an experience designer, facilitator, strategist, community weaver and yoga guide based in Berlin.

Photos: Isabelle Junge

Work with me

“A ballerina ninja for the soul.” - Katy Grennier, CEO of DSIL Global

“A ballerina ninja for the soul.” - Katy Grennier, CEO of DSIL Global

"A remarkable facilitator who transformed our event experience." - Khalil Walji, Scientist & Coordinator at CIFOR-ICRAF

"A remarkable facilitator who transformed our event experience." - Khalil Walji, Scientist & Coordinator at CIFOR-ICRAF

“Valerie intertwines sensuous knowledge, artistic production and a fast-thinking strategic mindset into elevated, immersive experiences.” - Louisa Mammeri, Innovation & Community at UNDP

“Valerie intertwines sensuous knowledge, artistic production and a fast-thinking strategic mindset into elevated, immersive experiences.” - Louisa Mammeri, Innovation & Community at UNDP

About my work

I support organisations and individuals working towards inner, social and environmental transformation, primarily in Europe, Western Asia and Africa. In my work, I specialise in international and cross-sectoral settings, emphasising a creative, relational and embodied approach that is inspired by nature, emergent strategy, sensuous knowledge and zen buddhism.

About me

I also dream of a transformed world where we all feel more alive.

About my CV
& education

Before becoming one of the co-founders of o jardim, where I organise and host creative residencies and retreats, I worked with the BMW Foundation, co-creating a global network of Responsible Leaders and creating, designing, and realising several transformative leadership and community programmes (e.g., dawn, Interweaving Change), among other strategic and creative positions across various organisations.

I hold an M.Sc. in Politics & Communication from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a B.A. in Media & Communication Studies from Freie Universität Berlin.

Playgrounds
(More about me)

Always in search of creative stimulation, I strive to live the questions that accompany my life.

As a co-producer and writer, I am working on a documentary about the stories we tell ourselves in the face of transient, cross-cultural identities and homes, currently in post-production. Also occasionally sharing personal reflections and contemplations on Substack and dreaming of writing a book one day.

Please reach out if any of that sounds interesting to you!