AcademiC RESEARCH

Doctoral Research

In my PhD research, I investigate women’s oral stories of their experiences as artists living under the most recent Brazilian dictatorship (1964-1985). I combine the oral history methodology and archival research to better understand past human rights abuses in totalitarian regimes. Additionaly, my research brings to the fore women’s perspectives of their participation in historical events and art movements.

Teaching Experience

Over the past two years, I have taught at the McGill Writing Centre, helping engineering students strengthen their oral and written communication skills. I supported them in developing their academic research and writing skills. Drawing on my business background, I coached students in developing business proposals that address real-world problems through engineering solutions and provided them with additional tools to conduct feasibility assessments.

I am proud to have helped more than 1,000 students build confidence in academic writing and oral presentations. Previously, I gained over five years of experience as a teaching assistant at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science at Concordia University.

Expertise

Communications, Social Media Strategist, Blog Writer & Graphic Designer

My passion for communication and design is at the core of my work. My two-year collaboration with GradProSkills (2019-2021) as a communications assistant and social media coordinator shows my work as a blog writer, social media planner, graphic designer, photographer, and video editor. I have more than five years of experience as a business entrepreneur running the creative side of my online art gallery. 

Entrepreneurial & Business Endeavours

Before moving to Canada, I managed my own business for five years in Brazil. I owned an art gallery, and was also the manager of the operations, communication and promotional plans. Previously, I worked for more than fifteen years as a financial analyst in the investment banking sector in London, São Paulo, Madrid & The Netherlands. I hold an MBA from IESE Business School (2002-2004).