Graciela Nedd-Cheng, a Surinamese-Chinese descendant, has called Aruba home for over 30 years. She works at the National Library of Aruba (Biblioteca Nacional Aruba) as a documentalist in the Arubiana-Caribiana branch, where she plays a crucial role in archiving, preserving, and making documentation accessible to the local community, both physically and digitally. Graciela is deeply passionate about her work, understanding the importance of treasuring and preserving history to help us learn from the past and shape a better future.
Growing up in a multicultural environment, Graciela developed a love for preparing and experimenting with a wide variety of foods. She also enjoys paper crafting as a creative outlet. An avid supporter of the Go Cultura Foundation, Graciela is always eager to assist with historical research, particularly for the foundation’s historical documentaries. Her dedication to preserving cultural heritage and her contributions to Go Cultura are invaluable.