Our Team
Pour le Brésil was founded in September 2019 by Felipe Lauritzen, Vinícius Reis and Vivian Kawanami, all Brazilian students from the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). The association was founded with the purpose of promoting this fruitful exchange between Brazilian personalities and our leaders of tomorrow - the youth.
This dialogue between these two groups is a core principle of our conference, as we will have students from many different countries not only participating actively in the conference, but also involved in its organisation process.
Co-Presidency
Gabriel da Silva Terra
Gabriel is currently pursuing an MA in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at Sciences Po Paris. With a BA in International Relations from NYU, he focuses on the rights of refugees and Indigenous peoples, as well as the crucial role that international institutions play in both legitimizing and resisting forms of state oppression. His professional experience spans NGOs, journalism, communication, and research, featuring internships and research assistantships at the International Rescue Committee, NYU Abu Dhabi, Association Aurore, OPALC, and The Brazilian Report.
Maria Stella Siqueira de Carvalho
Maria Stella is pursuing an MA in International Economic Policy at Sciences Po. She is currently a Gender and Development intern at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development OECD. Originally from Belém, she specializes in the economic and social development of the Global South, focusing on the intersections between economic growth and inclusive social policies. Her professional experience spans research roles at the Wilson Center and the Inter-American Foundation, as well as leadership and mentoring positions in the Latin American Students Association during her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh.
Camille Naviner
Camille is currently pursuing a dual BA in Political Science and Global Studies from Sciences Po and UC Berkeley. She focuses her studies on sustainable models of development in the Americas, with a specific interest in how this topic is framed within diplomatic relations. Her professional and associative background includes research at UC Berkeley on migration and another project on agricultural practices. She works with the IRIS think tank IRIS and is involved with the Global Studies Association at Berkeley.
Executive Coordination
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Clara Antunes Brum
Research Coordinator
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Ana Carolina Cavalcante
Events and Communications Coordinator
Ana Carolina is currently pursuing an MA in International Development at Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). She previously worked at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) implementing democracy promotion projects in Latin America. Ana Carolina has a background in international development, event management, business development, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Originally from Brasilia, she is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Political Science and International Studies with a regional focus on Latin America.
Pollyana de Carvalho Bernardes
Transatlantic Dialogues Coordinator
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Mariana Romling
Research Coordinator
Mariana Romling Rotheia Andrade is pursuing a master's degree in International Law at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, specializing in General International Law in the first year of the master's program (M1) and in International Economic Law in the second year (M2). She holds a law degree from the same university and obtained a university diploma specializing in General International Studies from Paris Panthéon-Assas University. In Brazil, she completed three semesters in the Law program at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), three semesters in the Language and Literature program, also at UFMG, and two semesters in the International Relations program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. She co-coordinates the Pour le Brésil research team and is also responsible for the legal and current affairs magazine of the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne M2 international economic law association.
Pedro Silva Schaaf
Transatlantic Dialogues Coordinator
Pedro Silva Schaaf is a Brazilian student in his second year at Sciences Po Paris, on the Poitiers campus, where he specializes in Politics and Government with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Born in São Paulo and raised between Belém do Pará, Pedro is interested in political economy, international relations, and climate diplomacy, especially issues related to the Amazon. At Pour Le Brésil, he serves as coordinator of the scholarship team, responsible for fundraising and financing the Transatlantic Dialogues project.
Events and Communications Team
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Amanda Araújo
Cássia Britto
Izadora Costa dos Santos
Roxane Colentier
Vinicius Gon
Mariana Rios
Eva Oliveira
Anco Veiga
Research Team
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Sofia Urech
Sofia is a Master’s student in International Governance and Diplomacy at the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) - SciencesPo with a concentration in Latin American studies. Graduated in Political Science from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. She has experience working in the private and third sector and is interested in gender issues as well as in the development of better public governance in Latin America.
Noah Matthews
Noah is a North American History MA student at SciencesPo. He holds a degree in International Relations from Loyola University Chicago. He previously worked as an intern for an association that relocates refugees in Chicago and as an English teacher. His research interests are currently focused on understanding the construction of the idea of race across different cultures with an emphasis on reducing inequalities.
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João Victor Oliveira
João is a master's student in International Macroeconomics at the Sorbonne University Paris Nord. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp).
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Irlanna Ramos
Irlanna Ramos is native of Belém do Pará. She is a historian graduated from the State University of Pará (UEPA) and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Gender and Sexuality Public Policy Promotion in the Amazon at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). At 26 years old, she is a member of the Research team at Pour le Brésil. Irlanna's research focuses on black women's cinema in the Amazon, with an emphasis on the subjectivities and experiences of residents in the Amazon region. She is interested in topics related to gender, sexuality, culture, decolonial feminism, and intersectionality intertwined with the territory. Irlanna believes in education and the promotion of culture as tools for social transformation.
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Mariana Rotheia
Mariana Romling Rotheia Andrade is a final year law student at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and a student in the international studies program at the University Panthéon-Assas. She is part of the research group at Pour le Brésil. Originally from Belo Horizonte, Mariana began her university studies at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, studying literature and law. Passionate about human and social sciences, her main academic interests lie in public law, international law, women's rights, political science, and international relations. Since the beginning of her university studies, she has shown a keen interest in academic research, conducting scientific research in the fields of literature and linguistics, as well as in the area of social law concerning the wage gap between men and women in Brazil. Currently, she is interested in research with a comparative perspective between Brazil and France.
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Anna Gibasiewicz
Anna Gibasiewicz is from Poland, and she is a member of the research team at Pour Le Bresil. Currently in the first year of a master's program in International Governance and Diplomacy at Sciences Po, she is also completing her law degree in Poland. Last year, Anna completed her bachelor's degree in political science and Brazilian studies, demonstrating a strong interest in Brazilian politics, particularly its legal and international aspects. She had the opportunity to intern at the Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, gaining experience in Polish-Brazilian trade and economic relations. Anna aspires to work as a diplomat in the future to strengthen Polish-Brazilian relations.
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Jade Vincent
As a Franco-Brazilian raised in Europe, Africa, South America, and North America, Jade has always been fully aware of the cultural and political differences that separate nations and of the common humanity that unites them, despite these differences. This awareness has fueled her increasing interest in current events and politics, and how these forces shape the present and future world. Her experiences and curiosity have led her to pursue a master's degree in International Security with a focus on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at Sciences Po in Paris. For Jade, PLB and specifically the research team represent a means of incorporating Brazil, the place she considers her homeland, into international affairs. She sees this as an opportunity to understand and create space and perspective for Brazil on the global stage.
Transatlantic Dialogues
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Camille Naviner
19 years old, Camille is Franco-Brazilian (grew up in the Paris region). She's a part of the dual-degree program between Sciences Po and UC Berkeley. Currently, she's in her second year on the Reims campus, enrolled in the "political humanities" program. In PLB, she's part of the scholarship program. Camille has a keen interest in environmental justice, women's rights and how they intersect.
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Pollyana Bernardes
Pollyana de Carvalho Bernardes is an undergraduate student in International Relations at the University of the Amazon. She is 21 years old and was one of the selected participants in the first scholarship application process by Pour Le Brésil for students from the Amazon region. Currently, she is part of the team for the second selection process, working towards implementing an increasingly fair and equitable process. Originally from Belém do Pará, Pollyana is interested in sharing her experiences with the world, aiming to shed light on the reality of the region and to find spaces where the voice of the Amazon can lead discussions on environmental issues.
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Marcos Aurélio
Graduated in Portuguese-French Letters (UEPG), Specialist in Innovation Management (UNINTER), Ph.D. in Geography (UFPR) - Postdoctoral Fellow in the Postgraduate Program in Intelligence Technologies and Digital Design at PUC/SP. Educational manager in the areas of evaluation, distance education, and educational management. Co-founder and CEO of the Edtech PreparaEDU.
Olivia Sabini-Leite
Olivia is Brazilian-American and is pursuing a Master's Degree in International Governance and Diplomacy with a concentration in Global Risks at Sciences Po, after graduating from Smith College with a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Latin American and Latino Studies. She is passionate about the rights of women and marginalized peoples, social justice and migration. With previous experience in both international and local level NGOs, she hopes to use her background to engage with professionals at the international and national levels to advocate for solutions to global and local challenges.
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Angélica Triani
Angélica Triani, 26 years old, born and raised in the capital of Roraima, Boa Vista. She is an Architect and Urban Planner graduated from the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR), where she also taught for 2 years. She is currently completing her Master's degree in Society and Borders at the same institution and works as a Project Clerk at IOM-UN Migration, within the Acolhida Operation in response to the Venezuelan migration to Brazil. In PLB, she is part of the scholarship team and is a former scholar from the first group selected to study at Sciences Po in Paris in July 2023, through the PLB Transatlantic Dialogues program.
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Deiweson Monteiro
Deiweson Souza-Monteiro is 24 years old, originally from Belém-Pará, and is a dentist and master's student at the Federal University of Pará. His research includes the relationship between health and the toxic effects of metals exploited in the Amazon, such as aluminum and mercury. He also studies the therapeutic potential of natural Amazonian bioactives. He was a scholarship recipient of the Pour le Brésil scholarship program and is part of the Scholarship team. He has an interest in public health and toxicology.
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Lucyane Mendes
Graduated in Biomedicine with a specialization in Clinical Analysis. Master's degree in Hematology from the State University of Amazonas (UEA) in partnership with the Amazonas Hematology and Hemotherapy Foundation (HEMOAM). Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Tropical Medicine from the State University of Amazonas (UEA) in partnership with the Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado Tropical Medicine Foundation (FMT-HVD). Lecturer in Health Sciences courses and Coordinator of Research, Extension, and Internationalization at Martha Falcão Wyden College (FMF). Collaborator in the Exchange Scholarship Committee of the "Transatlantic Dialogues" Program of Le Pour Brésil (PLB). I have experience in the areas of Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, and Entomology with emphasis on vector-arbovirus interactions, cell culture, molecular and immunological techniques of invasive bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.