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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

• Designing an idea development process to create solutions for a Clean Energy Future, with a focus on a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Brazil• Engaging in immersive activities, including international collaboration and capacity-building sessions, to strengthen leadership and technical skills• Developing and refining a project aimed at addressing energy poverty and promoting equitable energy solutions for underserved communities

São Paulo, Brasil

• Coordinated data analysis and research on sustainable development, energy justice, energy transition, and socio-environmental and climate justice to influence public policies. • Overseed the implementation of strategies, integrating actions with multiple stakeholders, including NGOs and government agencies. • Assistanced in resource mobilization, strengthening institutional capacities, and developed detailed reports. • Strengthened of networks and coalitions in the socio-environmental, climate, and energy fields, contributing to the empowerment of civil society. • Dedicated on initiatives aimed at mitigating socio-territorial, socio-environmental, racial, and gender inequalities. • Applicated my expertise in GIS and data analysis to monitor and evaluate public policies, influencing decision-making based on evidence. • Engaged in advocacy and lobbying in multilateral mechanisms, promoting urban climate policies. • Acted as a spokesperson in interviews and represent civil society at transnational events, including the CNODS installation ceremony and global events organized by UN agencies.Highlights:• Coordinated the first national quantitative research of Instituto Pólis on climate crisis and energy justice, in partnership with IPEC.• Supervised the development of a multidimensional energy poverty indicator for Brazil, resulting in its inclusion in OSCs' work and advocacy with EPE.• Led resource mobilization for a national meeting with young climate activists from all five regions of Brazil, highlighting energy justice.• Coordinated data collection for ODS 7 indicators in Brazil, which was integral to the Luz 2024 Report of the GT Agenda 2030.

São Paulo, Brasil

• Development and implemention of comprehensive strategies that foster diversity and inclusion within the environment of CSOs.• Monitoration on diversity and inclusion policies to effectively integrate issues of gender, race, and social inclusion.• Collaboration on initiatives focused on promoting racial and gender equity, ensuring the integration of these principles into all organizational operations.• Participation in periodic evaluations to measure the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives.• Assistence in crisis management related to diversity and inclusion issues, identifying and resolving emerging problems.• Contribution on detailed analyses to assess the impact of diversity policies on organizational culture and performance.Highlights:• Selected to join the first term of Instituto Pólis' Diversity and Inclusion Reference Group, with the responsibility of implementing the strategic diversity plan developed in collaboration with the board and specialized consultancies. My performance resulted in the renewal of my term.

São Paulo, Brazil

• Executed projects focused on sustainable development, just transition, and socio-environmental and climate justice, ensuring the achievement of established goals and deadlines.• Monitored social impact indicators that measure progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and integrated a multicultural approach into projects to ensure diverse voices were heard and considered.• Conducted data analysis and research on sustainable development, energy justice, energy transition, and socio-environmental and climate justice, to influence public policies.• Applied my GIS expertise to monitor and evaluate public policies, influencing decision-making based on evidence.• Worked with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and partners, including CSOs and government agencies, to strengthen social impact initiatives.• Prepared detailed reports documenting the progress and challenges of projects, providing transparency and essential data for continuous evaluation and strategic adjustments.Highlights:• Promoted to Advisor after nine months of working as a Project Assistant. • As a GIS and public policy analysis expert, I produced innovative evidence on energy poverty in Brazil, a new topic for Instituto Pólis and underexplored by third sector organizations.• Collaborated on a revealing study about the impact of cooking gas prices on the income of families in São Paulo. The results, which showed that gas cylinders consumed between 16% and 24% of the income of families earning up to half of the minimum wage, were highlighted in national political debates, with direct mentions by President Lula.

São Paulo, Brazil

• Conducted research on the manifestations of Afrodiasporic culture in urban spaces and the relationships between diaspora and material culture. • Developed research on the racialization of Brazilian urban space, focusing on the territory of the Northern Zone of São Paulo. • Collaborated in the co-organization of the book "Samba and City" with Ana Barone and Gleuson Pinheiro, a publication that explores the rich intersection between samba and urban space, contributing significantly to cultural and urban studies. • Contributed to the creation and execution of the extension course "Blackness, Culture, and City" under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ana Cláudia Castilho Barone, in partnership with Débora Nascimento, enriching the academic dialogue on Black representation and its cultural expression in cities. • Conducted a Scientific Initiation research project funded by FAPESP, focusing on Parque Peruche as a Black territory. This study deepened the understanding of territorial dynamics and their correlation with Afro-Brazilian identity. • Developed the research 'A ocupação da Zona Norte de São Paulo e a racialização do espaço urbano: Parque Peruche e Brasilândia', which demonstrated how mid-20th century urban policies guided the racialization of urban space. Highlights: • Received Honorable Mention for the work 'A Formação do Parque Peruche como Território Negro', under the guidance of Ana Cláudia Castilho Barone, by the USP Research Pro-Rectorate at the 28th International Symposium of Scientific and Technological Initiation (SIICUSP) in 2020, and during the 73rd Annual Meeting of SBPC in 2021, for the quality of the data presented. • Published the article 'The Formation of Parque Peruche as a Black Territory'* in issue No. 13 of Cadernos de Pesquisa da Escola da Cidade, contributing to the debate on the racialization of urban space.

São Paulo, Brazil

• Collaborated on a Technical, Economic, and Environmental Feasibility Study (EVTEA) for Social Interest Housing and Popular Market in Recife, within the scope of CITinova. • Developed technical reports and accountability documents, ensuring the execution of social interest housing plans. • Worked on developing a methodology for the selection of land for social housing, prioritizing vulnerable groups based on gender and race. • Conducted studies and initiatives focused on social and racial equity in the urban context, improving access to decent housing. • As a differential, I highlight a pioneering study on the racialization of urban space in Recife. This project not only mapped urban inequalities but also developed housing priorities for Black women in the city.

São Paulo, Brasil

Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain

• Worked on the development of urban plans and technical intervention proposals through the Collective Space System (SECs) in Maputo, Mozambique, based on the Right to the City, gender perspective, and participatory methodologies. • Developed research, analysis, and diagnosis of the Collective Space System (SECs) using GIS data processing and analysis techniques. • Integrated geospatial data-driven solutions to guide strategic urban interventions. • Prepared technical justification and progress reports, ensuring the project's execution. • Collaborated with the local project team, the Maputo City Council, and the Faculty of Architecture and Physical Planning at Eduardo Mondlane University to ensure participatory practices in the formulation of interventions. Highlights: • I supervised students in the "Habitat Básico" course at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de la Coruña, contributing to the dissemination of Sub-Saharan urban realities and the practices applied by the SEC project to the academic community.

Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique

Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brasil

• Orchestrated cultural mediation activities for the exhibition 'Xilo: Corpo e Paisagem' to connect visitors with the exhibition’s themes, facilitating their understanding and engagement. • Developed and implemented interactive strategies to enrich the visitor experience, ensuring deep and meaningful cultural immersion. Highlights: • Contributed to the integration of children and youth from the surrounding community of SESC Guarulhos through cultural mediation activities in the exhibition.

São Paulo, Brasil

Assistência na elaboração de mapas referentes aos processos de regularização fundiária, na confecção de layouts e planilhas e na elaboração de layouts em AutoCad.

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

Bolsista no programa Aprender com Cultura e Extensão da Pró-Reitoria de Extensão da USP. Curadoria e manutenção do acervo iconográfico que compõe o ambiente web colaborativo Arquigrafia.

Clean Energy Incubator Training Activity, Transição Energética

Training activity in mentorship for global leaders in Energy Transition, with an emphasis on the development of impactful projects

Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu - Especialização, Ciência De Dados Para Políticas Públicas

Resolução de problemas públicos através da ciência de dados e machine learning

Graduação Em Arquitetura E Urbanismo, Arquitetura E Urbanismo

Mobilidade Acadêmica, Architecture

Activities and Societies: SEC - Plano de Ação de Intervenção Estratégica para melhora urbana dos bairros populares de George Dimitrov e.