Researcher and advisor in international politics, focusing on policy formulation, governance issues and the humanitarian, development, and peacekeeping nexus. She has also carried out a vast range of advocacy and political affairs activities, including: USAID Senior Advisor (2022-2024). UNICC Women in IT Roster (2022). IFAD Senior Consultant (2022). OMNICOM Senior Consultant (2021-2022). WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Senior Consultant, Advocacy and Communication (2020-2021): Supported strategic communication and advocacy to strengthen country readiness for COVID-19 vaccines introduction. Led on communication activities planning and implementation, identifying channels, partners, key advocacy moments and opportunities for information dissemination. Guided the production of tailored messages and materials, including knowledge translation, branding, and publishing management. SAVE THE CHILDREN US Advisor, Advocacy and Knowledge Management (2019-2020). Led on advocacy, strategic communication, and knowledge management activities. Collaborated with country offices, working groups and alliances in the international development space. Provided leadership in information dissemination and implementation of key communication systems, tools, products and events. UNITED NATIONS MISSION FOR JUSTICE SUPPORT IN HAITI Deputy Chief, Strategic Communication (2018-2019). Conceptualized, managed, implemented and assessed the Mission communication plan and tactics. Coordinated the development of communications products and content across multiple platforms, ensuring accurate and consistent messaging, branding, and alignment with the communication strategy. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL Advocacy & Communication Specialist, Communication Officer (2015-2018). Led on communication activities around global health and cross-cutting development issues, including high- level events, content development, media outreach and senior leadership support. Carried out branding and message development, with a compelling narrative for Every Woman Every Child, which, in the period, mobilized over 60 country and 150 multi-stakeholder commitments to deliver on health and wellbeing. UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND Media & Communication Specialist (2009-2015). Coordinated the communication strategy for sexual and reproductive health, managing communications professionals and a portfolio comprising maternal health and reproductive health, with impact in over 150 countries, global policy fora and multi-stakeholder platforms. Coordinated advocacy and communications activities in support of the Campaign to End Fistula, with impact in over 50 countries. UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND Communication Officer (2004-2009). Led communications and advocacy activities at corporate level and in multi-stakeholder platforms, private sector and government fora in Brazil and in South-South contexts, with focus on mobilizing political and financial support for the institution. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Teaching & Research Assistant (2002-2003). Taught American Government and Introduction to Comparative Politics. Also performed data collection and analysis on comparative politics and violence trends in South America, public opinion and institutional performance. UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME Communication Assistant (1998-2002). Planned and implemented broader communications and advocacy strategies at corporate level and as part of projects with government counterparts. Developed and implemented special projects and communications campaigns, as well as managed advocacy and communications projects. Carried out media outreach, advising and training of staff on communications routines. VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS Consultant and other positions (1991-1997) Led communications projects in institutions such as the Brazilian Presidency, the National Congress, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Federal Police, and the Council for Financial Activities Control