Nina L. Valerio is the recipient of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Award (1994) in the area of education. She serves in a number of educational and community organizations such as the National Association for Multicultural Education, the Puget Sound Association of Educators for Young Children, the Washington State Association for Multicultural Education, the Filipino-American Educators of Washington, and The Center for Ethical Leadership. She is the founder and faculty adviser of SU MIT-ASA (Seattle University Master in Teaching Alumni and Student Association). Dr. Valerio continues to make numerous professional presentations at local, state and national levels. She also consults with a variety of educational and government agencies in the areas of multicultural education, multiculturalism and diversity issues. She is the author of, "Creating Safety When Addressing Controversial Issues: Strategies for the Classroom."