Valerie Amaral is a senior undergraduate student at William Paterson Univeristy in New Jersey; majoring in Women and Gender Studies and minoring in Sociology and Social Work. As a certified domestic violence response team advocate, much of her focus lies in that area; as well as in the areas of sexual terrorism and intersectional feminism. A radical feminist, riot grrrl enthusiast, and animal and human liberationist who enjoys spending quality time with her cat.