Team
Team
Luiza Serpa
Founder and Executive Director
With a degree in Advertising, she completed an MBE in Sustainable Business Management and transitioned to the Third Sector in 2005 after working in Corporate Communications for various companies.
She is a member of the Responsible Leader network of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt and a Senior Fellow of the Foundation and Nexus Global.
She loves going to the movies, enjoying good food, and in her free time, as a true carioca, she enjoys spending time at the beach with family and friends.
Emilia Freire
Director of Operations
Graduate from FGV with a degree in Project Management, she has worled in the administrative, financial and marketing fields, developing promotional campaigns. She joined the Third Sector in 2011 and worked for seven years as an administrative manager at Instituto Rio.
Whenever she can, she loves traveling to meet new people, try new food, and explore different scenarios.
Lara Saboya
COORDENADORA ADMNISTRATIVA E FINANCEIRA
Lara has a degree in business administration and obtained a graduate degree in Business Logistics. She has over 10 years of experience in corporate, finance, and financial markets, and is accredited through Ancord.
She loves the beach, karaoke, and dancing samba with friends.
Aline Ferreira
Administrative and Financial Analyst
Has a degree in administration, and over 5 years of professional experience in the financial sector. In addition to administration, she has experience in customer service. As a child, she participated in an educational project supported by Phi.
In her free time, she enjoys dancing samba and playing sports, mainly soccer and footvolley. A passionate Flamengo fan, she loves going to Maracanã to watch her team play.
Julia Rampini
GERENTE DE PROJETOS
Julia has a degree in administration from UFRJ masters degree in Human Rights, Social Responsibility, and Global Citizenship from PUC-RS. She has worked in finance at a large consulting firm, and in project management at an infrastructure company. Julia joined the Third Sector professionally in 2019, but has served as a volunteer coordinator in social projects since 2015.
As a Carioca, she is passionate about travelling, going to the theater and museums with her family and friends.
Marcello Stella
Projects Coordinator – SP
Marcello has a Masters in Sociology from USP and is currently a Sociology PhD candidate at the same institution. He has had experience in the Third Sector as a teacher and also in corporate diversity and sustainability.
His professional and academic interests are arts, culture, education, and human rights.
He is passionate about literature, the culinary arts, and São Paulo.
Michael Lopes Argento
ANALISTA DE PROJETOS – SP
Holds a Bachelor's and Teaching Degree in History from USP. He began his professional career in the museum sector, working as an educator and supporting the development of public policies for the sector in the state of São Paulo. He has a keen interest in data processing and management, but his true passion is studying football as a cultural and social phenomenon.
In his free time, he enjoys artisanal baking and exploring new places.
Andrezza Ribeiro
Project Coordinator – RJ
Andrezza graduated with a Bachelors degree in Administration and Accounting Techniques and a Masters in Business Management from UFRJ. Has worked since 1998 with Strategic and People Management in public and private organizations. In 2005, she began her career in the Third Sector with the coordination of a social institute, implementing processes and indicators for sustainable development.
She has experience in project management and community relations. A sustainability enthusiast, she believes that equity and respect are the keys to prosperity.
Andrezza loves learning about new cultures and places, listening to music, and being with family and friends.
Matias Hernandez
Project Analyst – RJ
Matias graduated with a degree in Tourism from IFSET (Instituto de Formación Superior) and obtained a specialized degree in Tourism and Public Management from the Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero. He has worked for nine years in analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of governmental and Third Sector projects.
He is passionate about community development projects, and sustainable, innovative social impact. An Argentine living in Rio, Matias loves to learn about new cultures, cook, and go to the beach.
Carla Benfica
analista DE PROJETOS – SP
Carla is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science and Humanities at the Federal University of the ABC (UFABC), she began her journey in the social sector through volunteering. With a personal mission to co-create transformative experiences that generate collective compassion, she has been involved in the development and management of various projects. She has experience in youth advocacy and social impact initiatives; she also completed a course on Entrepreneurship in the Third Sector through a semester program in Wastson Institute ulder, Colorado).
Carla is passionate about music, cooking, and the works of Paulo Freire.
Vivian de Almeida
PROJECT ANALYST – RJ
Graduated in Social Sciences and currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sociology at UFRJ, with interest in social inequality, culture, urbanism, and violence. In addition to being a researcher, she is passionate about social causes, has experience in developing community initiatives in her area, and has been working in the Third Sector since 2018, managing international projects across various NGOs. A native of the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro and the proud owner of a cat named Koda, Vivian loves samba circles, exploring new places, trying different cuisines, and having an aware approach to world around her.
Emanuelle Martins
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL INTERN
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Manu began her career at 16 as a young apprentice and has since been developing her skills in the administrative and financial fields. After graduation, she aims to specialize in corporate accounting.
A pet mom, cinema enthusiast, and amateur baker in her spare time.
Sofia Zohar
COMMUNICATION INTERN
Graduanda em Publicidade e Propaganda na ESPM, SofPursuing a degree in Advertising at ESPM, Sofia has already participated as an assistant in fashion campaigns and has volunteered in various social projects. After graduation, she plans to pursue a postgraduate degree abroad in Business Administration.
A carioca, she is passionate about traveling and culinary experiences, dreams of exploring the world, and is a sports enthusiast, especially a fan of Fluminense.
Cauã Dias
COMMUNICATION INTERN
A Technical in Environmental Studies from Instituto Federal do Acre (IFAC) and an undergraduate student in Design at ESPM, Cauã began his journey in social causes through volunteering, helping young people access opportunities abroad through scholarships. This experience led him to create his own project focused on democratizing access to environmental topics.
He has experience in social and environmental impact and is an alumnus of Building a Sustainable Future (BASF) program, offered by the United World Colleges (UWC). Sustainable Future (BASF), oferecido pelo United World Colleges (UWC).
From Acre, he is passionate about "farofa" and "cupuaçu," enjoys Jiu-Jitsu and skateboarding, and loves spending time at the beach in his free time.
Consultores Associados
Cristiana Velloso
Graduated in Nutrition with a specialization in Maternal and Child Nutrition, and postgraduate degrees in Social Entrepreneurship and the Third Sector, as well as in Project Management. She has over 20 years of experience in managing social projects. She is married, a mother of three, and has two Shih Tzu dogs. In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling with family and friends. shitzu. Nas horas livres gosta muito de ler e de viajar com a família e os amigos.
Luciana Calaza
Journalist with over 20 years of experience in producing and editing multiplatform content.Mother of a son with autism, she renewed her purpose in Communications for Causes after 15 years in newspaper editorial work.
A carioca, she loves the beach, street markets, cheering for Fluminense at Maracanã, and binge-watching series. maratonar séries.
presidente
Marcos Flávio Azzi
Graduated in Business Administration from Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado and in Psychoanalysis from the Brazilian Institute of Clinical Psychoanalysis, with an MBA in Finance from the University of São Paulo.
A shareholder of Hedging-Griffo, he founded and led the Azzi Institute until 2015. He is an Ashoka Fellow and a former Global Advisor to the Inter-American Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. In 2013, Marcos Flávio was nominated for the “Transformadores” award by Trip Magazine, and in 2014 he was selected as Man of the Year in the social responsibility category by GQ Magazine.
Board of Directors
Marcos Flávio Azzi – Presidente
Vanda Zambrotti Martins – Director
Fiscal Council
Renato Jorge Pereira Aymar
Paulo Bandeira Pinheiro
Mariana Figueiredo
Consulting Boar
Tatiana Loureiro
Celso Colombo
Aik Brandão
