Valentina Cardona is the Women’s Counsellor at Interval House of Ottawa, a domestic violence women’s shelter based in Ottawa. She is responsible for providing immediate and responsive support to women and their dependents (including pets) during their stay at Interval House and as they transition back into the community. She has worked at Interval House of Ottawa for 3 years and is passionate about anti-violence work and advocating for women’s rights to build a community free from violence and abuse. In her spare time, she enjoys going on hikes and spending time with her 4-year-old dog, Charlotte.