Oi! You may call me Carol.
I am driven by the transformative power of collaboration to create positive social impact. I am a project leader with over 10 years of experience in consulting, the nonprofit sector, and global education. I build strategies, deliver projects, and measure impact — fostering global citizenship and changemaking.
Since 2013, I have led the design, development, and implementation of global education programs. Throughout this journey, I have collaborated with a diverse network of stakeholders across sectors, including thousands of educators, education leaders, and government officials from over 60 countries.
My experience working in different parts of the world and my ability to navigate cultural differences have been key not only to achieving results but also to building deep connections and friendships with people from diverse backgrounds and contexts. People close to me know that my work is a source of energy and personal motivation that overflows — much like my unshakable sense of humor. Many would describe me as seriously playful — and that’s no joke.
Since 2015, I have worked for AFS Intercultural Programs, a global nonprofit education organization based in New York City, where I lead education strategy and impact — designing curricula, frameworks, and assessment systems. I am often recognized for my organizational and communication skills, as well as for consistently meeting objectives and delivering results.
Drawing on my academic background in social sciences and my early work as a research assistant, I carry with me a lasting interest in the dynamics between individuals, institutions, and cultures. More recently, the challenges of developing and implementing virtual learning experiences led me to complete a Post-Graduate Certificate in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh, UK. Looking ahead, I also envision pursuing a doctorate to deepen my academic grounding in global citizenship education, intercultural learning, and education for social impact while advancing my research skills.
My thirst for learning extends well beyond professional development, into everyday passions such as exploring coffee preparation methods and growing plants in my apartment. I also learn a lot as a volunteer in initiatives aligned with my worldview and values, such as ICOM - Greater Florianópolis Community Institute, and the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research, SIETAR Brasil.
Outside of work and studies, I enjoy life at home with my husband, our daughter, and our two dogs — brewing coffee, tending to my plants, reading novels, or indulging in a bit of urban flânerie, all with some indie music in the background. I live and work remotely from Florianópolis, in southern Brazil.