Valerie Forgeard

Known as the founder and director of World Citizen Artists (WCA) and Stunning Brand Ltd, Valerie lived and traveled abroad for 16 years and has worked with over 100 nationalities. She has led communications at the Big Data United Nations Global Platform, represented exclusive brands in the corporate world — LVMH, Issey Miyake, Alberta Ferretti, SAP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise — and fulfilled several fundraising missions for Amnesty International, Pasteur Institute, and the Marie Curie Institute.

Valerie is committed to promoting humanitarian awareness, combining art and music in a unique way. Her commitment also extends to sharing valuable professional insights gained from her own professional experiences to guide and support others on their professional journey. In addition, her love of culture enriches her perspective, which she enthusiastically shares with the Brilliantio community to create a diverse and engaging environment.

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