A young and motivated woman passionate about swimming and bold to face new challenges. Regardless of her impressive background in research and veterinary nutrition care, she dared not only to have a career break but also change careers. ** Dog passion path **- Passionate about dogs, she dedicated her student and professional life to pet food and its manufacturing, achieving strong experience in dog nutrition, scientific research, and food quality control. - Accomplished both Bachelor's and Master’s degree, having published several papers.- Volunteered herself for 8months at University of New England - Australia as a visitor researcher.- Promoted from undergraduate trainee to company employee given good performance.After about 13 years involved with pet food segment in Brazil, she dared to take a career break, try new experiences and challenges, and opted for venturing herself overseas. A 3-years break brought back some passions: Animal Nutrition & Quality Assurance. As a result, she completed a HACCP training course, and achieved a Lean Six Sigma White Belt.** Swimming passion path **- A journey which was launched awarding a Gold Medal, when she was at age 5.- Actively engaged on competitive swimming throughout about 15years, she travelled to several cities in Brazil representing her team.- Considered for years as "favourite to win" among her peers in Mato Grosso – BR, she beat and accumulated a few best records at racings, and often held a 1st place position. - Took part in numerous championships, including racing at national championships at an age as young as 13. At the age 16 she achieved her best position at a national picture: 11th place.Resuming her passion for swimming, in 2022 she threw herself into the aquatic field by voluntarily assisting and shadowing swimming teachers, whilst becoming a L2 Swimming teacher herself. She has also taken a step forward and acquired a NPLQ 9 certificate (2023) in order to complement her achieved skills and be more confident on poolside. Currently, she happily shares her swimming skills with all ages and abilities, such as from babies & toddlers to adults, improving their water confidence, and assisting them to develop their own skills and reach their full potential. Such actions only highlight her adaptability and flexibility in regards to facing new roles, gaining more experience, and continuing to thrive.