Valeria Kolesova is a journalist in training with a focused mission to help reduce diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and obesity in Canada by 2035 through strategic social media communication. She works at the intersection of exercise & food science and social psychology, aiming to harness social media’s potential not as a demonized distraction but as a powerful tool for reprogramming self and others toward happier, longer lives. Valeria combines scientific insight and innovative communication to contribute meaningfully to public health outcomes in Canada.