Testimonials: building together

  • “Nabila has a unique talent for building communities, fostering connections, and creating a sense of belonging. During her time at Elsewhere, she spearheaded the development and growth of the company's Discord/online community with dedication and care. This initiative resulted in fostering and growing a successful membership program, as well as hosting in-person events that were widely appreciated by the community. Nabila's attention to detail and thoughtfulness in her responses were key to improving Elsewhere's customer relationships too.”

    — Rami Haykal-Manning, Co-Founder, COO & Chief Programming Officer, Elsewhere

  • “Nabila, as Refraction's inaugural community manager, brought warmth, empathy, and humor to our Discord server, transforming it into a vibrant hub of creativity and connection. Her unique blend of strategic insight and genuine care fostered an environment where members felt valued and inspired. Nabila's ability to nurture meaningful interactions online and IRL, coupled with her innovative approach, significantly enriched our collective experience. Her lasting impact is a testament to her exceptional skill in building engaging and inclusive spaces.”

    — Greg Liburd, Co-Founder Refraction / Founder Black Space Agency

  • "Nabila's passion for building inclusive and vibrant communities and relationships is infectious. Having collaborated with Nabila on many events and projects, I admire her loving, positive energy and ability to bring people together and foster memorable experiences. Her inherent nurturing and compassionate nature, coupled with her diverse background and professional experience, makes Nabila an exceptional creative thinker, solution-oriented, and a joy to work with. Nabila values the power of an inclusive and supportive community and is dedicated to making waves in this space."

    — Leyla Bahmanyar, Founder & Designer, Lilyfête

  • “In my year with Nabila Valentin, her herculean efforts in managing Elsewhere's Community, Ambassadors, and Discord network were unparalleled. Her blend of compassion, relentless determination, and exceptional organizational skills has significantly shaped our community's culture. She continually communicates to ensure all avenues are maintained, producing a baseline for revenue and marketing. Nabila's dedication to fostering connections and overcoming challenges has made her an invaluable asset. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside her and witness her positive impact.”

    — Chance Fullerton, Live Music & Entertainment Executive Director of Operations

  • “Nabila and I partnered closely to package Elsewhere's community into a valuable sponsor asset. The trust she developed with the venue's most engaged fans was critical in developing this revenue stream from scratch. With clever programs, challenges & incentives, we activated an otherwise elusive segment of young, creative New Yorkers with authenticity for large Elsewhere clients. Any company looking to monetize their community would be lucky to have Nabila leading the way.”

    — Ben Weiss, Sponsorships Director, Elsewhere

  • “Nabila has a singular talent for galvanizing excitement and creating spaces for connection. Her warm presence suffuses everything she does, from organizing parties to engaging with groups for creative input to day-to-day comms. She’s able to build organic, sustainable events that encourage safe sharing of ideas and leave all attendees feeling involved and respected.”

    — Rachel Naurath, Manager, Legal at NBCUniversal

  • “Fostering community in 2024 is no small feat. We live in a culture riddled with connections that are quick, transactional, and increasingly impersonal. My experience with Nabila within the community development space has been beyond insightful. She’s proven herself to be driven and passionate, while never losing her deeply empathetic way of communicating and relating to others. It’s vital for all businesses to understand the power of their customers - and it takes someone special to unlock that potential to build something meaningful. ”

    — Nathan Grimm, Brand Partnerships, Mozilla

  • “Nabila Valentin is a consummate professional and one of my favorite coworkers I have ever had. She oversaw the membership program and Discord communities at Elsewhere which I got to personally see brought to life through several of her events. The members and ambassadors adored her, and her constant presence was a bedrock for the Elsewhere community!”

    — Justin Mayo, Financial Coordinator, Elsewhere