Vania is an artistic director, dancer, and social entrepreneur. She is an Ashoka Fellow, ambassador for the PERU brand, and a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. Recognized as an Amauta by the Ministry of Education and an illustrious citizen of Lima, she has been highlighted among the most innovative Peruvians and the most influential women in Latin America. As a choreographer, she has worked on international events such as the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima and Peru’s Bicentennial. She founded the D1 Company and festivals such as Pura Calle and Vive Chincha, creating cultural spaces and training thousands of young people through dance.