12-11-2018
11:29 AM
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04-19-2022
03:22 PM
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Note: This person is no longer a Connect Moderator.
Connect Moderators are Local Guides just like you and me. They apply the knowledge they’ve gained as active members of our community to moderate Connect and help improve the experience for everyone. You may see them welcoming newcomers, explaining the program, answering questions, and sharing their knowledge with others.
Each month, we share some personal insights from one of our amazing Connect Moderators. This month, meet @ValeriaA_. Valeria lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and speaks both Spanish and English. She is also currently learning German. Valeria enjoys helping and interacting with other Local Guides and loves taking photos.
Name: Valeria Aumasque
Location: Moreno, Buenos Aires, Argentina
What I love about being a Local Guide: I love being part of such a helpful community because we can talk to each other on Connect and learn so much about our cultures and countries. I have also learned that nationality or distance are not barriers but sometimes bridges between us. On the other hand, seeing how Maps evolves and improves with time as we generate more and more valuable content is super fulfilling for me!
Why I'm a Connect Moderator: It feels very nice being able to welcome new members and be a guide on how to use the platform or how to interact with other Local Guides. I want to make Connect improve, so I try to do my best. And I also like fighting spam ?
My favorite things to explore: I enjoy the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. When I'm around the neighborhood, I try to visit there. I always discover new and exciting things. Some people think that it’s a bit creepy that I enjoy going to a cemetery, but this one is special. I’ve visited there many times since I was a child and I always thought of it as a place to explore, take photos, think about life (and death), and pet a kitten that lives there!
My favorite type of contribution(s) to make on Google Maps: I love taking photos! An image says more than a thousand words, right? In my opinion, it’s one of the best ways to share information quickly and clearly. It’s also challenging because I try to get good photos of the places where I go. Another thing that I love is adding new places on Maps, like new small businesses that open in my city. I try to make the map as accurate and close to reality as possible.
Languages I read/write/speak fluently: My native language is Spanish, but I started learning English when I was 4 years old, so I am pretty fluent. I’m also learning German, but I’m not that good. I’m sure that I will keep on improving!
Places I'd like to visit: I have always wanted to visit Sydney, Australia since I was a child. My father used to have VHS videos about different cities from all around the world, and that one especially caught my attention because the cover had a photo of the Opera House.
Fun fact about me: Thanks to Connect, I have learned some HTML and got interested in the coding world. So I’m now learning XML and Java too. (I’m still a beginner of course!)
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We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know @ValeriaA_. Say hi or ask her a question below as se has a lot to share about Google Maps and Connect.
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12-11-2018 11:39 AM
Ciao @ValeriaA_ 🙂 You are always kind, nice to know more about you 🙂 I think she is the youngest CM, correct?
12-11-2018 11:57 AM
Hello @ValeriaAumasque you are cool local guide and active connect moderator ,nice to see u in meet a connect moderator.. Thank you @Atsukot sharing with us...
12-11-2018 12:08 PM
Hi. This is Sudipta from India. I am very glad that you are also a google local guide. We can help the
people by contribute a new place on google map.
What's your opinion ?
12-11-2018 12:08 PM
@ValeriaA_ It was so nice to read your post! I found your visits to the cemetery really intriguing, but it is probably a great place to think and most are very quiet and tranquil places.
12-11-2018 12:24 PM
You are very helpful person.
12-11-2018 12:27 PM
12-11-2018 01:04 PM
Having met you during Connect, I can actually imagine you saying those answers yourself with that cool laugh you always add! You are an awesome Local guide and moderator!
12-11-2018 01:41 PM
Hola @LucioV! I think you are right, I am the youngest CM for now 🙂
12-11-2018 01:44 PM
Thanks @Sudipta21 @NirmalTeja and @MahabubMunna for your nice words.
Contributing to Google Maps is an amazing way to improve everyone's experience and help other people 🙂 I like creating new places because people will know that they are there.