I was born on May 2, 1975, in the city of Braga, Portugal. I am married, have a daughter and live in the city of Braga. I have a degree in Sociology – Social Policies by the University of Minho Post-graduation in “Quality, Management and Evaluation in Rehabilitation Entities”, by Lusíada University ISEP – INSEAD SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME, from IES – Social
Business School.
Masters in Impact, from IES – Social Business School.
Executive Training in Impact Investment, from IES – Social Business School.
Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, from IES – Social Business School.
Executive Training in Theory of Change and Impact Evaluation, by Logframe.
Course in Impact Evaluation, of scientific method, by Tecminho /University of Porto.
Co-founder of HPH – Human Power Hub with functions of Advisoring board and strategy manager; Sociologist in the municipality of Braga, since 2002.
Coordination of the program of the Social Network of Braga, an consultation and participation network of all entities that contribute to social cohesion in the city of Braga.
Facilitation and promotion of several thematic working groups and forums in the areas of active aging, poverty, gender equality, disability and unemployment.
Coordination of the Group of planning and intervention with homeless people in order to promote their full integration in the community.
Vice-president of Caritas Arquidiocesana de Braga, since 2021.
Coordination of Red May – Proximity Network of social and mental health support for people aged +55 years.
European project of cooperation between the Municipality of Braga, the Junta of Galicia and the University of Vigo Coordination the Urbact Network Braga – Roof | Ending homelessness | creation of innovative housing solutions for homeless people.
Coordination the Social Welfare Officer of the Municipality of Braga, until 2020.
Participation in the Urbact Network BoostInno – Boosting Social Innovation | creation of urban ecosystems of social innovation.
Case management technician at the Children and Youth Protection Commission of Braga.
Social Judge in the Family and Juvenile Court of Braga.
Integration the Portuguese Network of Intercultural Cities.
Participation in several trainings in the areas of gender equality, family and conflict mediation, social responsibility, coaching, planning, project management, entrepreneurship, interculturalism and social innovation.
