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    Inclusion Is Innovation

    Citizen of the World

    Sandra Valle is originally from Mexico, living in Estonia, and managing orientation for new employees from all over the world. Explore how her experience embracing new cultures prepared her to face challenges head-on in her own animated story by artist Niege Borges.

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      “We are redefining the meaning of beauty to help kids grow up being comfortable in their own skin.”

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      “No matter where we are in the world, this will always be our home.”

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      “I understand that I make my own home, and that’s many places at once.”

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