About
Political Scientist · Professor · Consultant
Academic Trajectory
PhD in Political Science
Universidade de Brasília (UnB), 2025
“Transforming Repertoires: Legislative Advocacy in the Context of Democratic Backsliding in Brazil”
Advisor: Rebecca Neaera Abers
Master's in Political Science
Universidade de Brasília (UnB), 2014
“Creating Popular Power: Relations Between MTST and the State in the Federal District”
Advisor: Rebecca Neaera Abers · CNPq fellowship
Bachelor's in Political Science
Universidade de Brasília (UnB), 2012
Advisor: Rebecca Neaera Abers · CAPES fellowship
Research Interests
- ◆Social movements and civil society
- ◆Legislative advocacy and lobbying
- ◆Democratic backsliding and democratic resilience
- ◆State-society relations
- ◆Drug policy and criminal justice reform
- ◆Electoral politics and political parties
Institutional Affiliations
- Professor — IDP, Instituto Brasiliense de Direito Público (Professional Master's in Political Science and International Relations)
- Researcher — RESOCIE, Research Group on State-Society Relations (UnB)
- Researcher — INCT Participação, National Institute of Science and Technology (Democracy, Participation and Public Management)
Professional Experience
- Secretary, Human Rights Commission, Legislative Chamber of the Federal District
- Coordinator of Institutional Relations, Brazilian Drug Policy Platform
- Advisor, Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences (IBCCRIM)
- Consultant, UNDP — National Penitentiary Department (DEPEN)
- Advisor, Office of Parliamentary Affairs, Secretariat of Institutional Relations, Presidency of the Republic
- Political consultant and electoral strategist, Brasília/DF
Academic & Professional Profiles
Contact
Brasília, DF, Brazil