Personal Statement
Melida Valera recently obtained her graduate degree from the New York School of Interior Design. She is dedicated, driven, and an avid learner who enjoys delving into design with the user experience at the forefront. With an innate passion and appreciation for ornamentation and architecture, Melida aims to design spaces that are inspired by the user’s life experiences to create designs that meet client needs. Melida looks forward to joining a renowned design firm recognized for its innovation and creativity and is currently working towards obtaining her NCIDQ certification.
METROPOLIS Future 100, 2024
NEWH, New York, Chapter Scholarship, 2023
NEWH, INC., Tarkett Hospitality Design Scholarship, 2023
Holland and Sherry, Diversity Scholarship, 2023
Victorian Society in America, London Summer School Study Abroad Scholarship, 2023
Holland and Sherry, Diversity Scholarship, 2022