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Brazil

Brasília, Federal District, Brazil

⮞ Working at Project FiBraS (Brazilian Sustainable Finance), a Brazilian-German technical cooperation project implemented by GIZ in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and the Brazilian Central Bank. The project is dedicated to supporting the alignment of Brazil’s financial sector with environmental and social sustainability goals.

Geneva, Switzerland

⮞ Supported the development and implementation of the UNEP FI Holistic Impact Analysis Tools and materials, which aim to assist financial institutions (FIs) in managing the social and environmental impacts of their activities. Tasks involved supporting workstreams on research and development (e.g. building the Sector-Impact Map), testing the Tools, providing implementation support for FIs, maintaining the website, and doing related administrative work.⮞ Supported the Impact Management… Show more ⮞ Supported the development and implementation of the UNEP FI Holistic Impact Analysis Tools and materials, which aim to assist financial institutions (FIs) in managing the social and environmental impacts of their activities. Tasks involved supporting workstreams on research and development (e.g. building the Sector-Impact Map), testing the Tools, providing implementation support for FIs, maintaining the website, and doing related administrative work.⮞ Supported the Impact Management Platform, a collaborative initiative between the leading providers of sustainability standards and guidance. Tasks involved overseeing schedules, facilitating meetings, refining presentations, etc Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

⮞ Developed an applied research project in partnership with the Geneva Graduate Institute titled “SMEs & Social Inclusiveness: Applying an Inequality Lens to Firms’ Competitiveness and Challenges”. The project involved an in-depth analysis of firm data and country indicators coupled with stakeholder consultations aiming to identify the most relevant competitiveness challenges faced by firms in selected developing countries and if/how they differed for different social groups (i.e.… Show more ⮞ Developed an applied research project in partnership with the Geneva Graduate Institute titled “SMEs & Social Inclusiveness: Applying an Inequality Lens to Firms’ Competitiveness and Challenges”. The project involved an in-depth analysis of firm data and country indicators coupled with stakeholder consultations aiming to identify the most relevant competitiveness challenges faced by firms in selected developing countries and if/how they differed for different social groups (i.e., women/men-led firms and youth/non-youth-led firms). Show less

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

⮞ Developed and taught online undergraduate-level courses on 1. Sustainable Development, focusing on the 2030 Agenda, and 2. Gender and Economic Development, incorporating a global south perspective. Activities included course design, development of written materials, recording of classes, and providing support to students.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

⮞ Reviewed reports for international project donors, assisted at events with government entities and other organisations, and supported projects in local communities, such as women-led business projects and savings groups.

Master'S Degree, International Affairs, 5.7/6

⮞ Professionally-oriented interdisciplinary master's programme, with a primary specialisation in Trade & International Finance.

Master'S Degree, Development Economics, 3.7/4

⮞ Research-based master's programme focused on economic theory and econometrics. ⮞ Full-ride merit scholarship funded by Conselho Nacional.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, 92%

⮞ Undergraduate thesis in the field of International Trade and Economic Development titled “The Composition of Exports and the Economic.

Undergraduate Exchange Programme, East Asian Studies, 3.75/4

⮞ Exchange semester dedicated to interdisciplinary courses relevant to the undergraduate thesis on China's economic development. ⮞ Awarded.