Key skills and expertise

With 25 years of experience, the expert excels in project and partnership coordination, fundraising, and grant management. They have led international initiatives with the European Commission, enhancing visibility and engagement across Latin America. Proficient in five European languages, the expert has effectively managed relationships and communication in multicultural contexts. Notable accomplishments include expanding ENRICH in Brazil's network and fostering collaboration through EURAXESS. Their expertise spans sectors such as research and innovation, culture and arts, and social development, with significant roles in promoting European research funding and establishing strategic institutional contacts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaboration with the European Commission, the expert has been involved in initiatives such as ENRICH in Brazil and EURAXESS Latin America & Caribbean States. Their contributions have included project implementation, promoting research funding schemes, and fostering international collaboration. Thematic areas have focused on research and innovation, with efforts to enhance visibility and engagement within Brazil and Latin America. The projects have been regional in scope, targeting both Latin American and European researchers and institutions, with key geographic locations including Brazil and broader Latin American regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including culture and arts, social development, fundraising and grant management, tourism, project management, and research and innovation. Previously held roles such as Projects & Partnerships Coordinator, Programme Officer, and Business Development Consultant, demonstrating a strong capacity for leadership and strategic planning. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes leveraging multilingual communication for international cooperation and enhancing research initiatives. The expert's work has spanned both regional and country-specific scopes, particularly in Brazil and Europe, focusing on fostering cross-cultural partnerships and advancing sectoral development. Extensive geographic experience in Brazil since 2009 has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. Additionally, significant experience in the United Kingdom, where they held roles in investment services and media consulting, and engagements in Germany, Switzerland, France, and Ireland, contribute to their expertise in regional development and international cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert possesses native fluency in French and demonstrates full professional fluency in English, German, and Portuguese, with intermediate skills in Spanish. These language abilities have been utilized extensively in international settings, including translation tasks and communication in multilingual teams. The expert's linguistic expertise supports their role in bridging cultural and institutional gaps, particularly in projects involving European and Latin American stakeholders. Background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in European Studies with Business and German from Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom. Their academic background includes studies in European Studies, Management, and German, with an exchange experience at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Additionally, they obtained a dual diploma—French Baccalauréat and German Abitur—from Lycée International de St-Germain-en-Laye, France.