Team
Executive Board
Cintya Feitosa
International Relations Advisor
Cintya has a master’s degree in management, specializing in sustainability, from the São Paulo School of Business Administration at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV EAESP), with research on the adaptation to climate change (2019). She is a specialist in international relations from the University of Brasília (2013), and has a degree in social communication and journalism from the Centro Universitário IESB (2010). She has worked in the planning of actions of coordination and communication in political mobilization, research in sustainability and socio-environmental causes since 2010. At iCS, she is responsible for advising the executive board in the structuring and monitoring of the international strategy of the organization, in order to improve the participation of iCS, the grantees and partners in debates, networks and international events that are relevant to the Brazilian climate agenda. She coordinates the operation of the Brazil Climate Action Hub, which is a space for civil society […]Cintya Feitosa
International Relations Advisor
Cintya has a master’s degree in management, specializing in sustainability, from the São Paulo School of Business Administration at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV EAESP), with research on the adaptation to climate change (2019). She is a specialist in international relations from the University of Brasília (2013), and has a degree in social communication and journalism from the Centro Universitário IESB (2010). She has worked in the planning of actions of coordination and communication in political mobilization, research in sustainability and socio-environmental causes since 2010. At iCS, she is responsible for advising the executive board in the structuring and monitoring of the international strategy of the organization, in order to improve the participation of iCS, the grantees and partners in debates, networks and international events that are relevant to the Brazilian climate agenda. She coordinates the operation of the Brazil Climate Action Hub, which is a space for civil society […]
Juliana Couto
Project Coordinator
With international experience in Europe (France) and in Asia (Sri Lanka), Juliana Couto is an architect and an urbanist, with a postgraduate degree in project management from FGV. Her 31-year career has involved 23 years working with planning, portfolio and project management, integration, strategic planning, structuring and implementation of PMOs, in addition to supporting actions of compliance, ethics, corporate environmental management and sustainability. With PMO-CP – PMO Global Alliance certification and training in Design Thinking, Juliana has coordinated corporate projects and provided a systemic and integrated vision. She has worked as a volunteer, such as in the ‘Rebuild Sri-Lanka’ project, when she participated in four projects for the remediation of the effects of the tsunami in the reconstruction of affected villages. She has been at iCS, since November 2022, as a project coordinator for the executive board. She participates in the strategic planning and the integrated operational transition plan of […]Juliana Couto
Project Coordinator
With international experience in Europe (France) and in Asia (Sri Lanka), Juliana Couto is an architect and an urbanist, with a postgraduate degree in project management from FGV. Her 31-year career has involved 23 years working with planning, portfolio and project management, integration, strategic planning, structuring and implementation of PMOs, in addition to supporting actions of compliance, ethics, corporate environmental management and sustainability. With PMO-CP – PMO Global Alliance certification and training in Design Thinking, Juliana has coordinated corporate projects and provided a systemic and integrated vision. She has worked as a volunteer, such as in the ‘Rebuild Sri-Lanka’ project, when she participated in four projects for the remediation of the effects of the tsunami in the reconstruction of affected villages. She has been at iCS, since November 2022, as a project coordinator for the executive board. She participates in the strategic planning and the integrated operational transition plan of […]
Rodrigo Fiães
Interim Executive Director
Rodrigo Fiães has been temporarily removed from the position of vice-chair of the Board in order to exercise the role of interim executive director of iCS. Economist with a degree from PUC-Rio and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He was a partner at Gávea Investimentos (2004-15) and has worked in several private and public institutions in the areas of finance, economic research and public policy. Since 2014, he has been dedicated to the 3rd sector. In particular, he has participated in the conception, assembly and start-up of operations for two non-profit civil associations (Instituto Serrapilheira and IEPS).Rodrigo Fiães
Interim Executive Director
Rodrigo Fiães has been temporarily removed from the position of vice-chair of the Board in order to exercise the role of interim executive director of iCS. Economist with a degree from PUC-Rio and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He was a partner at Gávea Investimentos (2004-15) and has worked in several private and public institutions in the areas of finance, economic research and public policy. Since 2014, he has been dedicated to the 3rd sector. In particular, he has participated in the conception, assembly and start-up of operations for two non-profit civil associations (Instituto Serrapilheira and IEPS).
Thatiana Santos
Executive Advisor
Thatiana has a degree in journalism from FACHA, a master’s degree in political science from the Università degli Studi di Roma Tre and a post-graduate diploma in media relations. She has national and international experience in the areas of communication and journalism, with expertise in the development of projects in external communication, internal marketing and media relations. She worked for about 13 years as a reporter, press officer and as an internal communications consultant in Europe and the United States. Thatiana has worked with the monitoring and performance of readings and analyses of materials in the printed and electronic media. At iCS, she is responsible for the internal and external communication of the executive management.Thatiana Santos
Executive Advisor
Thatiana has a degree in journalism from FACHA, a master’s degree in political science from the Università degli Studi di Roma Tre and a post-graduate diploma in media relations. She has national and international experience in the areas of communication and journalism, with expertise in the development of projects in external communication, internal marketing and media relations. She worked for about 13 years as a reporter, press officer and as an internal communications consultant in Europe and the United States. Thatiana has worked with the monitoring and performance of readings and analyses of materials in the printed and electronic media. At iCS, she is responsible for the internal and external communication of the executive management.
Department of Innovation and Technology
Carlos Thadeu
Innovation and Technology Analyst
Carlos Thadeu obtained a degree in Computer Networking from the Politécnico da Universidade Estácio de Sá in 2011. He had an internship at the Electronic Computing Center of UFRJ, where he also worked in IT Support for the Network of Computers and Servers in the Engineering Program of Systems and Computing at Coppe, which is one of the largest teaching and research centers for engineering in Latin America. Thadeu is also qualified as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and he has worked for several companies in the technology area. He started working at the Institute for Climate and Society in June 2014 as a service provider and, since August 2022, he has been an Innovation and Technology Analyst of the DIT, at iCS.Carlos Thadeu
Innovation and Technology Analyst
Carlos Thadeu obtained a degree in Computer Networking from the Politécnico da Universidade Estácio de Sá in 2011. He had an internship at the Electronic Computing Center of UFRJ, where he also worked in IT Support for the Network of Computers and Servers in the Engineering Program of Systems and Computing at Coppe, which is one of the largest teaching and research centers for engineering in Latin America. Thadeu is also qualified as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and he has worked for several companies in the technology area. He started working at the Institute for Climate and Society in June 2014 as a service provider and, since August 2022, he has been an Innovation and Technology Analyst of the DIT, at iCS.
Program Department
Amanda Ohara
Coordinator of Initiatives of the Energy Portfolio
Amanda is a chemical engineer with a degree from Unicamp and a master’s degree in energy planning from COPPE/UFRJ. She has been working for more than 15 years in the Brazilian energy sector, occupying technical and coordination positions in institutions such as the Institute E + Energy Transition, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Petrobras. At iCS, Amanda coordinates the Energy and Amazon initiative, which supports the energy transition in isolated systems and the universal access to clean energy in the Amazon region. She also coordinates the support related to energy efficiency in the Energy portfolio.Amanda Ohara
Coordinator of Initiatives of the Energy Portfolio
Amanda is a chemical engineer with a degree from Unicamp and a master’s degree in energy planning from COPPE/UFRJ. She has been working for more than 15 years in the Brazilian energy sector, occupying technical and coordination positions in institutions such as the Institute E + Energy Transition, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Petrobras. At iCS, Amanda coordinates the Energy and Amazon initiative, which supports the energy transition in isolated systems and the universal access to clean energy in the Amazon region. She also coordinates the support related to energy efficiency in the Energy portfolio.
Américo Sampaio
Coordinator of the Communications and Outreach Portfolio
Américo Sampaio is a sociologist, with a post-graduate qualification in economics and government relations. He is a specialist in advocacy for public policies and was a campaign manager at Purpose Brasil. He coordinated civil society organizations such as Rede Nossa São Paulo and Comunitas. He was a member of the board of the School of Government of São Paulo and acted in campaigns that were focused on the environment and the Right to the City. He was a co-founder of Estrategia Brasil and a columnist for CBN radio. He is dedicated to techniques of research and social listening for campaigns involving causes. At iCS, he coordinates the Communication and Outreach Portfolio, which has the objectives to promote the capacity of campaigning, communication and outreach of civil society organizations in the socioenvironmental field. The aim is to mobilize the Brazilian population around key themes involving the climate issue in Brazil and, […]Américo Sampaio
Coordinator of the Communications and Outreach Portfolio
Américo Sampaio is a sociologist, with a post-graduate qualification in economics and government relations. He is a specialist in advocacy for public policies and was a campaign manager at Purpose Brasil. He coordinated civil society organizations such as Rede Nossa São Paulo and Comunitas. He was a member of the board of the School of Government of São Paulo and acted in campaigns that were focused on the environment and the Right to the City. He was a co-founder of Estrategia Brasil and a columnist for CBN radio. He is dedicated to techniques of research and social listening for campaigns involving causes. At iCS, he coordinates the Communication and Outreach Portfolio, which has the objectives to promote the capacity of campaigning, communication and outreach of civil society organizations in the socioenvironmental field. The aim is to mobilize the Brazilian population around key themes involving the climate issue in Brazil and, […]
Caio Borges
Coordinator of the Law and Climate Portfolio
Caio is a lawyer with a law degree from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), a master’s degree in law and development from the São Paulo Law School at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV-SP) and a doctorate in philosophy and the general theory of law from the University of São Paulo (USP). He was the coordinator of the programs of business, human rights, development and socio-environmental rights at Conectas Human Rights (2014-2019). During his master’s degree, he was a lecturer in sustainability management and was a researcher at the Center for Human Rights and Companies at FGV-SP. Before joining the third sector, he worked in the private financial sector. He has 10 years of experience in sustainable finance, companies and human rights and international development. He is a non-resident fellow of the Center for BRICS Studies at Fudan University (China) and the Center for Studies on Africa, Latin America and […]Caio Borges
Coordinator of the Law and Climate Portfolio
Caio is a lawyer with a law degree from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), a master’s degree in law and development from the São Paulo Law School at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV-SP) and a doctorate in philosophy and the general theory of law from the University of São Paulo (USP). He was the coordinator of the programs of business, human rights, development and socio-environmental rights at Conectas Human Rights (2014-2019). During his master’s degree, he was a lecturer in sustainability management and was a researcher at the Center for Human Rights and Companies at FGV-SP. Before joining the third sector, he worked in the private financial sector. He has 10 years of experience in sustainable finance, companies and human rights and international development. He is a non-resident fellow of the Center for BRICS Studies at Fudan University (China) and the Center for Studies on Africa, Latin America and […]
Carine Lacerda
Coordinator of the Initiative for the Redirecting of Investments in the Low Carbon Economy Portfolio
Oceanographer, economist and with a master’s degree in geography. She worked for almost nine years in strategic consulting, with a focus on the management of non-renewable resources, especially fossil fuels in Latin America. Since 2015, she has been developing projects involving the environment and sustainability, working with the funding of conservation, urban sustainability and the implementation of the ESG agenda in infrastructure projects. She currently works as a Coordinator of the Initiative for the Redirecting of Investments in the Low Carbon Economy Portfolio of the Institute for Climate and Society.Carine Lacerda
Coordinator of the Initiative for the Redirecting of Investments in the Low Carbon Economy Portfolio
Oceanographer, economist and with a master’s degree in geography. She worked for almost nine years in strategic consulting, with a focus on the management of non-renewable resources, especially fossil fuels in Latin America. Since 2015, she has been developing projects involving the environment and sustainability, working with the funding of conservation, urban sustainability and the implementation of the ESG agenda in infrastructure projects. She currently works as a Coordinator of the Initiative for the Redirecting of Investments in the Low Carbon Economy Portfolio of the Institute for Climate and Society.
Ciro Brito
Coordinator of the Legal Network of the Amazon
Ciro is a lawyer with a degree in Law and a master's degree in family farming and sustainabledevelopment from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). He was a consultant on territorial and land issues at the Institute of Colonization and Lands of the state of Maranhão (Iterma); he was an advisor to the organization Terra de Direitos [Land of Rights]; a professor of Law at the University of the Amazon; a legal consultant for projects involving quilombola and traditional communities in the state of Maranhão and Pará; and a legal advisor for rural and urban unions. He has taken courses at Peking University and at the University of Coimbra.Ciro Brito
Coordinator of the Legal Network of the Amazon
Ciro is a lawyer with a degree in Law and a master's degree in family farming and sustainabledevelopment from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). He was a consultant on territorial and land issues at the Institute of Colonization and Lands of the state of Maranhão (Iterma); he was an advisor to the organization Terra de Direitos [Land of Rights]; a professor of Law at the University of the Amazon; a legal consultant for projects involving quilombola and traditional communities in the state of Maranhão and Pará; and a legal advisor for rural and urban unions. He has taken courses at Peking University and at the University of Coimbra.
Gustavo Pinheiro
Coordinator of the Low Carbon Economy Portfolio
Gustavo co-founded Bratus Natural Capital in 2015, investing in start-ups with a social and environmental impact. He was director of government relations for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Brasília, working on policies for the environment, infrastructure and agriculture. He has supported indigenous peoples and organizations from the Brazilian Amazon at the Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). In addition, he managed ABN-AMRO Bank’s corporate digital channel operations until 2005. Gustavo was also a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Ministry of Culture and the São Paulo transportation department. He has a degree in public administration from the São Paulo Business School – Fundação Getúlio Vargas and specialized in economic conservation tools in a joint program at the University of Brasília (UNB) with the Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) and the International Institute of Education of Brazil (IEB) and social change at the Harvard Kennedy School. As the coordinator of the low carbon […]Gustavo Pinheiro
Coordinator of the Low Carbon Economy Portfolio
Gustavo co-founded Bratus Natural Capital in 2015, investing in start-ups with a social and environmental impact. He was director of government relations for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Brasília, working on policies for the environment, infrastructure and agriculture. He has supported indigenous peoples and organizations from the Brazilian Amazon at the Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). In addition, he managed ABN-AMRO Bank’s corporate digital channel operations until 2005. Gustavo was also a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Ministry of Culture and the São Paulo transportation department. He has a degree in public administration from the São Paulo Business School – Fundação Getúlio Vargas and specialized in economic conservation tools in a joint program at the University of Brasília (UNB) with the Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) and the International Institute of Education of Brazil (IEB) and social change at the Harvard Kennedy School. As the coordinator of the low carbon […]
Julia Norat Cavalcanti
Senior Lawyer for Land Use
Julia is a lawyer and environmental scientist. She is studying for a master’s degree in Sustainability Policy and Management at the Center for Sustainable Development (CDS) of the University of Brasília (UnB). She has already worked as a legal advisor in the Land Use Portfolio of FILE – the Foundation for International Law for the Environment. She was a legal-legislative advisor at the Secretary of State for the Environment of the Federal District (SEMA/DF). She also had experience as a consultant in agriculture and forestry at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she worked on projects of sustainable rural development and low carbon agriculture. At iCS, she works as a lawyer specializing in land use in the Climate and Law portfolio.Julia Norat Cavalcanti
Senior Lawyer for Land Use
Julia is a lawyer and environmental scientist. She is studying for a master’s degree in Sustainability Policy and Management at the Center for Sustainable Development (CDS) of the University of Brasília (UnB). She has already worked as a legal advisor in the Land Use Portfolio of FILE – the Foundation for International Law for the Environment. She was a legal-legislative advisor at the Secretary of State for the Environment of the Federal District (SEMA/DF). She also had experience as a consultant in agriculture and forestry at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she worked on projects of sustainable rural development and low carbon agriculture. At iCS, she works as a lawyer specializing in land use in the Climate and Law portfolio.
Julia Rosa Ferreira
Advisor of the Programmatic Direction
Julia has a degree in International Relations from PUC-Rio and a postgraduate qualification in the Environment from Coppe/UFRJ, which focused on the area of climate change and international cooperation. Her experience includes working as an assistant researcher at the Socioenvironmental Platform of the BRICS Policy Center in the study of global environmental governance and international climate negotiations She was also a project analyst at the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection (Idec) between 2017 and 2022, in the area of management and fundraising of international projects. At Idec, she also coordinated several initiatives in the environmental area, such as the international campaign for Green Action Week and extensive market research on greenwashing. At iCS, she works as an advisor of the Programmatic Direction and is responsible for supporting the management activities of the department.Julia Rosa Ferreira
Advisor of the Programmatic Direction
Julia has a degree in International Relations from PUC-Rio and a postgraduate qualification in the Environment from Coppe/UFRJ, which focused on the area of climate change and international cooperation. Her experience includes working as an assistant researcher at the Socioenvironmental Platform of the BRICS Policy Center in the study of global environmental governance and international climate negotiations She was also a project analyst at the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection (Idec) between 2017 and 2022, in the area of management and fundraising of international projects. At Idec, she also coordinated several initiatives in the environmental area, such as the international campaign for Green Action Week and extensive market research on greenwashing. At iCS, she works as an advisor of the Programmatic Direction and is responsible for supporting the management activities of the department.
Kamyla Borges Cunha
Coordinator of Food Systems
Kamyla has a degree in law from the Faculty of Law at USP, a master’s degree and a PHD in the planning of energy systems from the Unicamp Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the role of Brazil in international negotiations regarding global climate change. She worked for over 10 years at the Institute for Energy and the Environment, coordinating the electric energy portfolio. She was also a lecturer in chemical engineering and environmental sciences at UNIFESP/Diadema. She currently works at iCS, initially as the coordinator of the Kigali Project, whose focus is to promote the increase of energy efficiency with the transition to refrigerant gases with a lower global warming potential in the air conditioning sector in Brazil, and now as Coordinator of Food Systems.Kamyla Borges Cunha
Coordinator of Food Systems
Kamyla has a degree in law from the Faculty of Law at USP, a master’s degree and a PHD in the planning of energy systems from the Unicamp Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the role of Brazil in international negotiations regarding global climate change. She worked for over 10 years at the Institute for Energy and the Environment, coordinating the electric energy portfolio. She was also a lecturer in chemical engineering and environmental sciences at UNIFESP/Diadema. She currently works at iCS, initially as the coordinator of the Kigali Project, whose focus is to promote the increase of energy efficiency with the transition to refrigerant gases with a lower global warming potential in the air conditioning sector in Brazil, and now as Coordinator of Food Systems.
Leonildes Nazar
Amazon Initiative Coordinator - Communication and Outreach Portfolio
Leonildes is a political scientist and an internationalist from Maranhão. She is currently studying for a doctorate in politics at the Institute of Social and Political Studies at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (IESP-UERJ). For ten years, she has worked as a researcher, as an institutional advisor, and in projects for civil society organizations, especially in the agendas of climate change, socio-environmental justice and human rights; political sociology; and actors and themes of Brazilian foreign policy. She is a researcher at the World Political Analysis Laboratory (Labmundo) and at the Interdisciplinary Observatory on Climate Change (OIMC). Between 2019 and 2020, she was a visiting researcher at the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of California – Berkeley. At iCS, where she has worked since 2016, she is currently coordinating the activities of grants, mobilization and project management aimed at the civil society in the Amazon, in […]Leonildes Nazar
Amazon Initiative Coordinator - Communication and Outreach Portfolio
Leonildes is a political scientist and an internationalist from Maranhão. She is currently studying for a doctorate in politics at the Institute of Social and Political Studies at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (IESP-UERJ). For ten years, she has worked as a researcher, as an institutional advisor, and in projects for civil society organizations, especially in the agendas of climate change, socio-environmental justice and human rights; political sociology; and actors and themes of Brazilian foreign policy. She is a researcher at the World Political Analysis Laboratory (Labmundo) and at the Interdisciplinary Observatory on Climate Change (OIMC). Between 2019 and 2020, she was a visiting researcher at the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of California – Berkeley. At iCS, where she has worked since 2016, she is currently coordinating the activities of grants, mobilization and project management aimed at the civil society in the Amazon, in […]
Maíra Fainguelernt
Coordinator of the Initiative of Strengthening of Local Actors in the Legal Amazon
Maíra is a geographer with a PhD in environment and society from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). She has had an interdisciplinary career and for over 10 years has been expanding her experience in the Brazilian Amazon with a focus on protected areas, riverside populations, environmental licensing and the impacts of large hydroelectric power plants. She is currently an associate researcher for the project of the São Paulo State Research Support Foundation (FAPESP) entitled “After the hydroelectric plants: social and environmental processes that occur after the construction of Belo Monte, Jirau and Santo Antônio in the Brazilian Amazon.” She is an associate editor of Revista Ambiente e Sociedade (ANPPAS) and a collaborator of the extension and culture program at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Uni-Rio). At iCS, she coordinates the Land Use portfolio initiative aimed at the strengthening of local actors in the Legal […]Maíra Fainguelernt
Coordinator of the Initiative of Strengthening of Local Actors in the Legal Amazon
Maíra is a geographer with a PhD in environment and society from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). She has had an interdisciplinary career and for over 10 years has been expanding her experience in the Brazilian Amazon with a focus on protected areas, riverside populations, environmental licensing and the impacts of large hydroelectric power plants. She is currently an associate researcher for the project of the São Paulo State Research Support Foundation (FAPESP) entitled “After the hydroelectric plants: social and environmental processes that occur after the construction of Belo Monte, Jirau and Santo Antônio in the Brazilian Amazon.” She is an associate editor of Revista Ambiente e Sociedade (ANPPAS) and a collaborator of the extension and culture program at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Uni-Rio). At iCS, she coordinates the Land Use portfolio initiative aimed at the strengthening of local actors in the Legal […]
Marcel Martin
Coordinator of the Transport Portfolio
Marcel has a degree in architecture and urbanism from the University of São Paulo (USP), and a master’s degree in land planning and management from UFABC. His professional experience includes working with the coordination of large projects in the areas of urban planning, transport and mobility with multidisciplinary teams. From 2009 to 2016, Marcel worked on the development of transport studies, including master plans and mobility. From 2016 to 2018, he worked at IEMA in the management and technical coordination of the products established in the program of low carbon urban mobility. At iCS, he coordinates the transport portfolio, monitoring projects related to urban mobility, promoting knowledge and the discussion about transport economy. He also explores the interfaces between air quality and health with transport policy and technology.Marcel Martin
Coordinator of the Transport Portfolio
Marcel has a degree in architecture and urbanism from the University of São Paulo (USP), and a master’s degree in land planning and management from UFABC. His professional experience includes working with the coordination of large projects in the areas of urban planning, transport and mobility with multidisciplinary teams. From 2009 to 2016, Marcel worked on the development of transport studies, including master plans and mobility. From 2016 to 2018, he worked at IEMA in the management and technical coordination of the products established in the program of low carbon urban mobility. At iCS, he coordinates the transport portfolio, monitoring projects related to urban mobility, promoting knowledge and the discussion about transport economy. He also explores the interfaces between air quality and health with transport policy and technology.
Paula Bernasconi
Initiative coordinator for the portfolio of Land Use and Food Systems
Paula has a degree in environmental management (ESALQ-USP), a master’s degree in economic development (UNICAMP) and a postgraduate qualification in the collaborative management of socio-ecological systems in the Brazilian Amazon (University of Florida / UNEMAT). She has 15 years of experience working for civil society in projects concerning the conservation and sustainable use of forests, environmental regularization and land management in the Amazon, the Cerrado and the Pantanal, involving the dialogue and construction of solutions with actors from different sectors. She has served in multisectoral forums and instances of participation representing the third sector in the development and implementation of public and private policies and actions to combat deforestation, the appreciation of the forest and the accountability of commodity chains, such as the Forest Code and REDD+, in the integration between the local and subnational levels to the national and international levels. Before iCS, she coordinated the Program of Economic […]Paula Bernasconi
Initiative coordinator for the portfolio of Land Use and Food Systems
Paula has a degree in environmental management (ESALQ-USP), a master’s degree in economic development (UNICAMP) and a postgraduate qualification in the collaborative management of socio-ecological systems in the Brazilian Amazon (University of Florida / UNEMAT). She has 15 years of experience working for civil society in projects concerning the conservation and sustainable use of forests, environmental regularization and land management in the Amazon, the Cerrado and the Pantanal, involving the dialogue and construction of solutions with actors from different sectors. She has served in multisectoral forums and instances of participation representing the third sector in the development and implementation of public and private policies and actions to combat deforestation, the appreciation of the forest and the accountability of commodity chains, such as the Forest Code and REDD+, in the integration between the local and subnational levels to the national and international levels. Before iCS, she coordinated the Program of Economic […]
Roberto Kishinami
Senior Coordinator of Energy Portfolio
Roberto has a degree and a master’s degree in physics from the University of São Paulo (USP), and is a specialist on energy and climate change. He was a consultant to banks, energy companies, governments, law firms and civil society organizations for fifteen years. He was a director of Greenpeace in Brazil from 1994 to 2001, part of the international board of ActionAid and the Institute for Democracy and Sustainability. His portfolio at iCS aims to accelerate the Brazilian energy transition, through public policies that replace fossil sources with renewables, thereby promoting economic development and socio-environmental justice. He supervises the energy efficiency initiative and the implementation of the Institute E+ Energy Transition.Roberto Kishinami
Senior Coordinator of Energy Portfolio
Roberto has a degree and a master’s degree in physics from the University of São Paulo (USP), and is a specialist on energy and climate change. He was a consultant to banks, energy companies, governments, law firms and civil society organizations for fifteen years. He was a director of Greenpeace in Brazil from 1994 to 2001, part of the international board of ActionAid and the Institute for Democracy and Sustainability. His portfolio at iCS aims to accelerate the Brazilian energy transition, through public policies that replace fossil sources with renewables, thereby promoting economic development and socio-environmental justice. He supervises the energy efficiency initiative and the implementation of the Institute E+ Energy Transition.
Teresa Liporace
Program Director
With experience of more than 20 years in the Third Sector in Brazil, Teresa Liporace has been dedicated, since graduation, in the promotion of changes and policies that improve people’s lives. She has a degree in chemical engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and a master’s degree in production engineering with a focus on technological innovation and quality – COPPE / UFRJ. Teresa specialized in the area of regulation/Brazilian Regulatory Certificate Program, at the George Washington School of Business (GWSB) and has broad experience in the field of civil society organizations in Brazil, with a focus on the implementation and monitoring of public policies. She is a former executive director of Idec – the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection, and throughout her career she has developed skills for the management of projects and programs, strategic planning, policy analysis and engagement with stakeholders. At iCS, Teresa Liporace […]Teresa Liporace
Program Director
With experience of more than 20 years in the Third Sector in Brazil, Teresa Liporace has been dedicated, since graduation, in the promotion of changes and policies that improve people’s lives. She has a degree in chemical engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and a master’s degree in production engineering with a focus on technological innovation and quality – COPPE / UFRJ. Teresa specialized in the area of regulation/Brazilian Regulatory Certificate Program, at the George Washington School of Business (GWSB) and has broad experience in the field of civil society organizations in Brazil, with a focus on the implementation and monitoring of public policies. She is a former executive director of Idec – the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection, and throughout her career she has developed skills for the management of projects and programs, strategic planning, policy analysis and engagement with stakeholders. At iCS, Teresa Liporace […]
Victoria Santos
Coordinator of the Just Transition Initiative for Industry
Victoria is a chemical engineer, with a master’s degree and a PhD in Energy and Environmental Planning from COPPE/UFRJ in the field of industrial ecology (circular economy) and biorefining. As an engineer, she has worked in the chemical industry in the automation and optimization of production processes for basic inputs. As a researcher, she has worked on a project to restructure the environmental management system of a private company, as well as carrying out research at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, in Spain, and at the Technical University of Delft, in the Netherlands, in the area of the metabolic evaluation of socioecological systems and industrial symbiosis. In recent years, she has worked as a coordinator of Competitive Intelligence at the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Biosynthetics and Fibers | SENAI CETIQT and was a technical supervisor for the Center of Sustainability and Circular Economy (NuSEC) at the same institution, dedicating […]Victoria Santos
Coordinator of the Just Transition Initiative for Industry
Victoria is a chemical engineer, with a master’s degree and a PhD in Energy and Environmental Planning from COPPE/UFRJ in the field of industrial ecology (circular economy) and biorefining. As an engineer, she has worked in the chemical industry in the automation and optimization of production processes for basic inputs. As a researcher, she has worked on a project to restructure the environmental management system of a private company, as well as carrying out research at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, in Spain, and at the Technical University of Delft, in the Netherlands, in the area of the metabolic evaluation of socioecological systems and industrial symbiosis. In recent years, she has worked as a coordinator of Competitive Intelligence at the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Biosynthetics and Fibers | SENAI CETIQT and was a technical supervisor for the Center of Sustainability and Circular Economy (NuSEC) at the same institution, dedicating […]
Walter Figueiredo De Simoni
Coordinator of the Subnational Initiative of the Climate Policy portfolio
Walter has over 15 years of experience in climate policy, with a focus on subnational policies. He was previously Director of Political Coordination and Dialogue at the Talanoa Institute, coordinator of Climate and Cities at WRI Brasil and Superintendent of the Green Economy of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Walter has a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from the Tufts University in Boston. He currently coordinates the subnational initiative at the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS) that seeks to strengthen actions of mitigation and climate adaptation in the states and municipalities.Walter Figueiredo De Simoni
Coordinator of the Subnational Initiative of the Climate Policy portfolio
Walter has over 15 years of experience in climate policy, with a focus on subnational policies. He was previously Director of Political Coordination and Dialogue at the Talanoa Institute, coordinator of Climate and Cities at WRI Brasil and Superintendent of the Green Economy of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Walter has a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from the Tufts University in Boston. He currently coordinates the subnational initiative at the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS) that seeks to strengthen actions of mitigation and climate adaptation in the states and municipalities.
Department of
Operations and Finance
Adriana Moura
Administrative-Financial Coordinator
Adriana is a certified accountant, post- graduated in accounting and auditing at UFF as well as in project management at Esalq/USP. Her professional life in the period of 1999 to 2020 was at Ford Foundation Brazil Office on a variety of projects, most recently her role was Finance Manager and Local Coordinator for People & Culture. She is an associate at Spring Strategies in Strategic Finance. Before joint iCS’s team, she has been an independent consultant supporting Brazilian civil society organization to strength their finance resilience. At ICS, she coordinates operational and finance areas.Adriana Moura
Administrative-Financial Coordinator
Adriana is a certified accountant, post- graduated in accounting and auditing at UFF as well as in project management at Esalq/USP. Her professional life in the period of 1999 to 2020 was at Ford Foundation Brazil Office on a variety of projects, most recently her role was Finance Manager and Local Coordinator for People & Culture. She is an associate at Spring Strategies in Strategic Finance. Before joint iCS’s team, she has been an independent consultant supporting Brazilian civil society organization to strength their finance resilience. At ICS, she coordinates operational and finance areas.
Adriano Andrade
Events Coordinator
Adriano has a postgraduate qualification in International Business Management from the Faculdade Capital Federal and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Veiga de Almeida University. He has worked in the area of international business development at the India/Brazil Chamber of Commerce (2018 – 2021), in the areas of internationalization and the organization of corporate events and business missions to India, which gave him the opportunity to accompany a Brazilian delegation to the Asian country. At the same time, he provided support to the operations of the Honorable Consulate General of India in Rio de Janeiro in consular and administrative areas and at official events and receptions. More recently, Adriano was an analyst of events at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). At iCS, Adriano coordinates the operation of our eventsAdriano Andrade
Events Coordinator
Adriano has a postgraduate qualification in International Business Management from the Faculdade Capital Federal and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Veiga de Almeida University. He has worked in the area of international business development at the India/Brazil Chamber of Commerce (2018 – 2021), in the areas of internationalization and the organization of corporate events and business missions to India, which gave him the opportunity to accompany a Brazilian delegation to the Asian country. At the same time, he provided support to the operations of the Honorable Consulate General of India in Rio de Janeiro in consular and administrative areas and at official events and receptions. More recently, Adriano was an analyst of events at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). At iCS, Adriano coordinates the operation of our events
Ana Beatriz Fandinho
Administration and Finance Analyst
Ana Beatriz has a degree in international relations from Ibmec – RJ (2011), a master’s degree in international business management from Newcastle University, in the United Kingdom (2014), and a postgraduate qualification in financial management from FGV –RJ (2020). She has worked as a contract assistant for goods and services at Petrobras (2012-2013); as a visiting translator at Fiocruz; and as an English teacher for children. She is fluent in English and has a certificate of proficiency in English from Cambridge University (CAE). At iCS, she mainly deals with the financial and administrative part of the institution, working with controllership, accounts payable, financial transactions, accountability for funders and systems management, among other activities.Ana Beatriz Fandinho
Administration and Finance Analyst
Ana Beatriz has a degree in international relations from Ibmec – RJ (2011), a master’s degree in international business management from Newcastle University, in the United Kingdom (2014), and a postgraduate qualification in financial management from FGV –RJ (2020). She has worked as a contract assistant for goods and services at Petrobras (2012-2013); as a visiting translator at Fiocruz; and as an English teacher for children. She is fluent in English and has a certificate of proficiency in English from Cambridge University (CAE). At iCS, she mainly deals with the financial and administrative part of the institution, working with controllership, accounts payable, financial transactions, accountability for funders and systems management, among other activities.
Denise Reis
Financial and Administrative Assistant
Denise is a human rights activist and works with the homeless population. She has a degree in business administration from the Veiga de Almeida University, a postgraduate qualification in total quality management and an MBA in people management. She worked at Action Aid Brazil in administration and was responsible for matters related to compliance with policies of human resources, events, travel and office maintenance. She worked at Public Interest Management (GIP) in office administration and support for the board and at the Association of Registrars of Natural People in the State of Rio de Janeiro (Arpen Rio), with the promotion, expansion of access, and the eradication of civil under-registration of the vulnerable population. At iCS, she works with accounts payable, office administration and support for travel and events.Denise Reis
Financial and Administrative Assistant
Denise is a human rights activist and works with the homeless population. She has a degree in business administration from the Veiga de Almeida University, a postgraduate qualification in total quality management and an MBA in people management. She worked at Action Aid Brazil in administration and was responsible for matters related to compliance with policies of human resources, events, travel and office maintenance. She worked at Public Interest Management (GIP) in office administration and support for the board and at the Association of Registrars of Natural People in the State of Rio de Janeiro (Arpen Rio), with the promotion, expansion of access, and the eradication of civil under-registration of the vulnerable population. At iCS, she works with accounts payable, office administration and support for travel and events.
Maria Aparecida Pereira
Procurement and Contracts Analyst
Maria Aparecida has been working in the sector of Procurement and Contracts for over 15 years, with extensive experience in the Procurement and GCT [Contracts Management] modules of Protheus (TOTVS). She worked for 10 years in the mining sector of large companies and for five years in investment companies. Her last job before iCS was in Procurement and Contracts for a company involved in the development of sustainable technologies for mining using SAP ERP, always working in the supply chain area. At iCS, Maria Aparecida assists in the structuring and organization of the contract processes and in the use of the Protheus system together with the DOF team. She also helps to ensure that all the iemployees understand the importance of this new tool.Maria Aparecida Pereira
Procurement and Contracts Analyst
Maria Aparecida has been working in the sector of Procurement and Contracts for over 15 years, with extensive experience in the Procurement and GCT [Contracts Management] modules of Protheus (TOTVS). She worked for 10 years in the mining sector of large companies and for five years in investment companies. Her last job before iCS was in Procurement and Contracts for a company involved in the development of sustainable technologies for mining using SAP ERP, always working in the supply chain area. At iCS, Maria Aparecida assists in the structuring and organization of the contract processes and in the use of the Protheus system together with the DOF team. She also helps to ensure that all the iemployees understand the importance of this new tool.
Silvana Pires
HR Manager
Silvana is a senior HR executive with significant experience in companies from different segments and complexities, including industry, retail, sports confederations and startups. She has enhanced actions in the construction, reformulation and creation of the people area and its subsystems with a focus on happiness, performance and human development. She has almost 20 years of experience in HR, with just over 10 years of experience in strategic leadership positions, mainly focused on talent management, diversity and inclusion, talent attraction and recruitment, project management and the strengthening of culture. In her experiences as a leader in the HR area, she has managed all the subsystems, reformulated or created the employee experience, the area of learning and development, remuneration, well-being, talent management and performance management. Her profile is focused on results, always aligning the strategic objectives of the organization to people management. Silvana has worked as a business partner and has been […]Silvana Pires
HR Manager
Silvana is a senior HR executive with significant experience in companies from different segments and complexities, including industry, retail, sports confederations and startups. She has enhanced actions in the construction, reformulation and creation of the people area and its subsystems with a focus on happiness, performance and human development. She has almost 20 years of experience in HR, with just over 10 years of experience in strategic leadership positions, mainly focused on talent management, diversity and inclusion, talent attraction and recruitment, project management and the strengthening of culture. In her experiences as a leader in the HR area, she has managed all the subsystems, reformulated or created the employee experience, the area of learning and development, remuneration, well-being, talent management and performance management. Her profile is focused on results, always aligning the strategic objectives of the organization to people management. Silvana has worked as a business partner and has been […]
Talita Santos
Senior Accounts Analyst
Talita has a degree in Business Administration from the Universidade Castelo Branco and is a postgraduate student in Controllership and Finance. She has worked in the financial area of large companies, such as Lojas Americanas S/A, Profarma Distribuidora de Medicamentos and Ancar Ivanhoe Administração de Shopping Center, gaining valuable experience in the financial area, in the accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking relationship and financial planning and budgetary sectors. She has worked on projects including the structuring of the financial area of a shared services center and the migration of the main purchasing system, being a key user of the accounts payable module at Ancar Ivanhoe. At iCS, Talita works in the financial area with accounts payable and receivable, among other activities.Talita Santos
Senior Accounts Analyst
Talita has a degree in Business Administration from the Universidade Castelo Branco and is a postgraduate student in Controllership and Finance. She has worked in the financial area of large companies, such as Lojas Americanas S/A, Profarma Distribuidora de Medicamentos and Ancar Ivanhoe Administração de Shopping Center, gaining valuable experience in the financial area, in the accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking relationship and financial planning and budgetary sectors. She has worked on projects including the structuring of the financial area of a shared services center and the migration of the main purchasing system, being a key user of the accounts payable module at Ancar Ivanhoe. At iCS, Talita works in the financial area with accounts payable and receivable, among other activities.
Tatiana Zanotti
Administration and Finance Manager
Tatiana has a degree in accounting from the Fluminense Federal University (UFF), with a postgraduate qualification in controllership and finance. She worked from 2003 to 2011 as the financial, administrative and human resources coordinator at the private institution Oi Futuro. From 2011 to 2015, she worked at the international humanitarian organization, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as the director of administration, finance and IT. At iCS, she is responsible for the administrative, financial and human resources areas. She is also a member of the audit committee of GIFE.Tatiana Zanotti
Administration and Finance Manager
Tatiana has a degree in accounting from the Fluminense Federal University (UFF), with a postgraduate qualification in controllership and finance. She worked from 2003 to 2011 as the financial, administrative and human resources coordinator at the private institution Oi Futuro. From 2011 to 2015, she worked at the international humanitarian organization, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as the director of administration, finance and IT. At iCS, she is responsible for the administrative, financial and human resources areas. She is also a member of the audit committee of GIFE.
Department of Institutional Development and Partnerships
Amanda Barroso Lima
Monitoring, Assessment and Learning Analyst
Amanda is a political scientist and has a master’s degree in sustainable development from the University of Brasília. She has over a decade of experience in research, public policy analysis and project management involving the transition to a low carbon economy that helps people and the planet. For five years, Amanda worked for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), creating tools and opportunities for the intersectoral alignment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Brazil. She then led the MeViro Institute, encouraging social technologies to promote inclusion. As an independent consultant, Amanda has collaborated with the Youth Climate Leaders, WINGS and the UN Global Compact in Brazil. She currently works to expand and strengthen activities in the area of Monitoring, Assessment and Learning at iCS.Amanda Barroso Lima
Monitoring, Assessment and Learning Analyst
Amanda is a political scientist and has a master’s degree in sustainable development from the University of Brasília. She has over a decade of experience in research, public policy analysis and project management involving the transition to a low carbon economy that helps people and the planet. For five years, Amanda worked for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), creating tools and opportunities for the intersectoral alignment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Brazil. She then led the MeViro Institute, encouraging social technologies to promote inclusion. As an independent consultant, Amanda has collaborated with the Youth Climate Leaders, WINGS and the UN Global Compact in Brazil. She currently works to expand and strengthen activities in the area of Monitoring, Assessment and Learning at iCS.
Camila Moura
Junior Institutional Partnerships Analyst
She has a degree in Political Science from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) and is part of the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition of UN Women as a youth leader. She has already worked as a volunteer in the #tmjUNICEF program of UNICEF Brazil, as a CNPQ researcher during her degree course, in addition to having had a short spell as a government trainee at the Ministry of the Economy. During her time in the third sector, she has worked in the area of policy and governance helping to strengthen the international network of mayors in favor of artisanal fishery and in the organization of thematic panels at the national and international level.Camila Moura
Junior Institutional Partnerships Analyst
She has a degree in Political Science from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) and is part of the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition of UN Women as a youth leader. She has already worked as a volunteer in the #tmjUNICEF program of UNICEF Brazil, as a CNPQ researcher during her degree course, in addition to having had a short spell as a government trainee at the Ministry of the Economy. During her time in the third sector, she has worked in the area of policy and governance helping to strengthen the international network of mayors in favor of artisanal fishery and in the organization of thematic panels at the national and international level.
Juliana Luiz
Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
Juliana has PhD in political science from IESP/UERJ, a master’s degree in international relations from PPGRI / UERJ and degrees in law (UERJ) and history (UNIRIO). She is a researcher at the World Political Analysis Laboratory (LABMUNDO). Professionally, Juliana has worked as a lecturer of international relations (at Universidade Cândido Mendes and UFRRJ), as a researcher at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and as a consultant for the third sector at Public Interest Management (GIP). At iCS, she is responsible for coordination with the iCS funders, as well as the drafting of projects and reports.Juliana Luiz
Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
Juliana has PhD in political science from IESP/UERJ, a master’s degree in international relations from PPGRI / UERJ and degrees in law (UERJ) and history (UNIRIO). She is a researcher at the World Political Analysis Laboratory (LABMUNDO). Professionally, Juliana has worked as a lecturer of international relations (at Universidade Cândido Mendes and UFRRJ), as a researcher at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and as a consultant for the third sector at Public Interest Management (GIP). At iCS, she is responsible for coordination with the iCS funders, as well as the drafting of projects and reports.
Katiane de Souza
Grants Coordinator
Katiane is a Post Graduate in Project Management for the Third Sector, and a Specialist in Corporate Social Responsibility from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and is undertaking a Master’s Degree in Economics and Politics of Creative Industries. She has been working in the Third Sector since 2010 with experience in the management, assessment and monitoring of projects in government agencies, international bodies and civil society organizations. She has worked as a consultant in the management of social organizations and has international PMD Pro certification in the Management of Social Projects issued by the certifier APMG. At iCS, she looks after the management of grants, guaranteeing their compliance with the internal policies and procedures of the Institute, providing financial monitoring of the projects and supporting the grantees in the administrative aspect of the grants.Katiane de Souza
Grants Coordinator
Katiane is a Post Graduate in Project Management for the Third Sector, and a Specialist in Corporate Social Responsibility from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and is undertaking a Master’s Degree in Economics and Politics of Creative Industries. She has been working in the Third Sector since 2010 with experience in the management, assessment and monitoring of projects in government agencies, international bodies and civil society organizations. She has worked as a consultant in the management of social organizations and has international PMD Pro certification in the Management of Social Projects issued by the certifier APMG. At iCS, she looks after the management of grants, guaranteeing their compliance with the internal policies and procedures of the Institute, providing financial monitoring of the projects and supporting the grantees in the administrative aspect of the grants.
Luiza de Mello e Souza
Manager of Institutional Development and Partnerships
Luiza has a master’s degree in educational technology for health sciences from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a degree in biology from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), in addition to other certifications. She entered the world of philanthropy in 2001. She worked for twelve years at the Brazilian office of the Ford Foundation, as a grants manager from 2007 to 2016 and previously as a program associate. She was also a visiting researcher at the Polytechnic School of Health Joaquim Venâncio (at Fiocruz); she worked at the National Technology Institute (INT); she taught at the University of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) as a replacement lecturer; and was a junior researcher and social educator in the EICOS Program, at UFRJ. Wanting to experience what it means to be a grantee, she joined iCS in 2016, when the institution was only one year old and took over […]Luiza de Mello e Souza
Manager of Institutional Development and Partnerships
Luiza has a master’s degree in educational technology for health sciences from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a degree in biology from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), in addition to other certifications. She entered the world of philanthropy in 2001. She worked for twelve years at the Brazilian office of the Ford Foundation, as a grants manager from 2007 to 2016 and previously as a program associate. She was also a visiting researcher at the Polytechnic School of Health Joaquim Venâncio (at Fiocruz); she worked at the National Technology Institute (INT); she taught at the University of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) as a replacement lecturer; and was a junior researcher and social educator in the EICOS Program, at UFRJ. Wanting to experience what it means to be a grantee, she joined iCS in 2016, when the institution was only one year old and took over […]
Marisa Bastos
Head of Communication
Marisa has a degree in social communication, specializing in journalism, from FACHA. She has post-graduate qualifications in project management from the School of Engineering at UFF, and in business communication, at the Cândido Mendes University. Her professional experience includes working as a communications manager at Apex, linked to the MRE, where she implemented the strategic international communication to the United States, the European Union, and China. She reformulated the processes of internal communication and digital communication, as well as coordinating the press support team. Marisa also worked for the candidature, and subsequently for the organizing committee, of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. As communications manager, she headed the strategic communication plan – which involved five years of work until the Games began, and then the communication of Casa Brasil for the London Olympic Games. She was an observer at the Olympic Games in London (summer) and Sochi (winter) for the […]Marisa Bastos
Head of Communication
Marisa has a degree in social communication, specializing in journalism, from FACHA. She has post-graduate qualifications in project management from the School of Engineering at UFF, and in business communication, at the Cândido Mendes University. Her professional experience includes working as a communications manager at Apex, linked to the MRE, where she implemented the strategic international communication to the United States, the European Union, and China. She reformulated the processes of internal communication and digital communication, as well as coordinating the press support team. Marisa also worked for the candidature, and subsequently for the organizing committee, of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. As communications manager, she headed the strategic communication plan – which involved five years of work until the Games began, and then the communication of Casa Brasil for the London Olympic Games. She was an observer at the Olympic Games in London (summer) and Sochi (winter) for the […]
Martina Rillo Otero
Coordinator of Planning, Evaluation and Learning
Martina is an advisor, researcher and facilitator. She likes to ask questions and work together with other people. She has a degree in psychology and a master’s degree in experimental psychology: behavior analysis, both from PUC-SP. Since her master’s degree, she has specialized in the evaluation of social projects and in the investigation of subjects related to the role of knowledge in the social transformation and in the promotion of democracy. She took the FIA evaluation course and the International Program for Development Training – IPDet – Intensive Core Course. She has worked with planning, evaluation and learning processes for 20 years with several social organizations. From 2008 to 2016, she coordinated the evaluation project, conducting studies, research and training in the area. She was an associate of the Instituto Fonte from 2007 to 2018, having served on the board for 4 years. She was also a member of the […]Martina Rillo Otero
Coordinator of Planning, Evaluation and Learning
Martina is an advisor, researcher and facilitator. She likes to ask questions and work together with other people. She has a degree in psychology and a master’s degree in experimental psychology: behavior analysis, both from PUC-SP. Since her master’s degree, she has specialized in the evaluation of social projects and in the investigation of subjects related to the role of knowledge in the social transformation and in the promotion of democracy. She took the FIA evaluation course and the International Program for Development Training – IPDet – Intensive Core Course. She has worked with planning, evaluation and learning processes for 20 years with several social organizations. From 2008 to 2016, she coordinated the evaluation project, conducting studies, research and training in the area. She was an associate of the Instituto Fonte from 2007 to 2018, having served on the board for 4 years. She was also a member of the […]
Rachel Vita
Senior Communications Analyst
Rachel Vita has a degree in Social Communication, with a specialization in Journalism fromFACHA. She has worked in the main newsrooms of Brazilian newspapers and was responsible for the curation of event content, especially in the areas of sustainability and innovation. Among her work experiences, she was responsible for the economics and political editorials of the newspaper O DIA; she was assistant editor of the websites of the O Globo and Extra newspapers; she has been curator of events with more than 300 national and international speakers, in Bahia; and she was a consultant in the creation of the Climate Change Panel of Salvador. She won the Esso awards for Journalism, in the southeast category; Child Friendly Journalist, of ANDI; and was a finalist in the HSBC award for the Press and Sustainability. She specialized in Economics for Journalists at the Institute of Economics at the Federal University of Rio […]Rachel Vita
Senior Communications Analyst
Rachel Vita has a degree in Social Communication, with a specialization in Journalism fromFACHA. She has worked in the main newsrooms of Brazilian newspapers and was responsible for the curation of event content, especially in the areas of sustainability and innovation. Among her work experiences, she was responsible for the economics and political editorials of the newspaper O DIA; she was assistant editor of the websites of the O Globo and Extra newspapers; she has been curator of events with more than 300 national and international speakers, in Bahia; and she was a consultant in the creation of the Climate Change Panel of Salvador. She won the Esso awards for Journalism, in the southeast category; Child Friendly Journalist, of ANDI; and was a finalist in the HSBC award for the Press and Sustainability. She specialized in Economics for Journalists at the Institute of Economics at the Federal University of Rio […]
Silvia David
Grants Administration Manager
Silvia has a degree in industrial engineering from UFRJ and systems analysis from PUC-RJ. She recently obtained the ABPMP (Association of Business Process Management Professionals) international certification and the ITIL v3 Foundation certification. She has worked in IT at large telecom companies and in consulting for 20 years, including at Telemar/Oi and at Maxprocess Consulting, where she was responsible for the specification of new systems, project management and optimizing businesses processes for clients. Prior to her position at iCS, she was responsible for institutional processes, grants and contracts, consolidating data and IT management at LARCI Brazil. At iCS, she manages the operations and guarantees their compliance with the internal policies and procedures of the institute, monitoring the projects financially and supporting the grantees in the administrative aspect of the grants.Silvia David
Grants Administration Manager
Silvia has a degree in industrial engineering from UFRJ and systems analysis from PUC-RJ. She recently obtained the ABPMP (Association of Business Process Management Professionals) international certification and the ITIL v3 Foundation certification. She has worked in IT at large telecom companies and in consulting for 20 years, including at Telemar/Oi and at Maxprocess Consulting, where she was responsible for the specification of new systems, project management and optimizing businesses processes for clients. Prior to her position at iCS, she was responsible for institutional processes, grants and contracts, consolidating data and IT management at LARCI Brazil. At iCS, she manages the operations and guarantees their compliance with the internal policies and procedures of the institute, monitoring the projects financially and supporting the grantees in the administrative aspect of the grants.
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