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Art, community & possibility

Art & Social Impact

Art that is part of meaningful change.

My involvement in social impact extends beyond my artistic practice. Since 2010, I have contributed to educational organizations, nonprofit initiatives, mentoring programs, and collaborative communities through volunteering, creative communication, design, and professional knowledge sharing.

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These experiences have shaped my understanding of the relationship between art, creativity, and society. Creative work can preserve cultural memory, communicate important ideas, connect people, and contribute to initiatives that expand opportunities.

Throughout my journey, I have participated in projects focused on education, professional development, innovation, health, and community engagement.

While each experience has taken a different form, they share a common purpose: contributing skills, time, and creative perspectives to initiatives that bring people together.

Organizations and communities I have contributed to

  • Cidadão Pró-Mundo
  • Projeto Gauss
  • Liga de Negócios de Moda FGV
  • Techstars Startup Weekend
  • TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers
  • Silicon Drinkabout São Paulo
  • São Paulo Negócios, São Paulo Tech Week
  • Fundação Pró-Sangue Hemocentro de São Paulo
  • BOOORA Institute

Volunteer, mentoring and creative contributions across different moments of my journey. This is not a list of sponsors or artwork donation recipients.

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Since 2010

My Journey in Social Impact

Education, Mentorship & Opportunity
  • Cidadão Pró-Mundo

    Cidadão Pró-Mundo

    2011–2026

    Education · Volunteering · Communication · Brand Marketing

    My involvement with Cidadão Pró-Mundo spans different stages of my journey in volunteering, education, and creative communication.

    2011–2017 | Volunteacher & Communication

    I began my involvement as a volunteer English teacher (Volunteacher), also contributing my communication skills to support the organization's educational mission.

    2017 | Volunteer Marketing Director

    I took on the role of Volunteer Marketing Director, contributing to brand communication, fundraising campaign videos, and institutional storytelling.

    Through these activities, I supported the communication of the organization's mission and its work in expanding educational opportunities.

    2026 | 30th Anniversary Visual Identity

    I created the commemorative visual identity for Cidadão Pró-Mundo's 30th anniversary (1997–2027), contributing my design practice to the celebration of its history.

    These experiences reflect a connection with the organization across different moments of my professional and volunteer journey.

  • Projeto Gauss

    Projeto Gauss

    January 2021–Present

    Education · Marketing · Opportunity

    At Projeto Gauss, I contribute to marketing for an organization supporting the educational development of young people with limited access to opportunities.

    My involvement connects my professional experience in communication and marketing with an initiative focused on education and access to opportunities.

  • Liga de Negócios de Moda FGV

    Liga de Negócios de Moda FGV

    September 2020–Present

    Mentorship · Fashion Industry · Professional Development

    As a mentor at Liga de Negócios de Moda FGV, I support students in understanding the fashion industry from both creative and business perspectives.

    My involvement includes guiding students in organizing industry-related events and building connections with professionals and organizations in the sector.

    Through this ongoing mentorship, I share professional experience in an environment that connects education, creativity, and professional development.

  • Techstars Startup Weekend

    Techstars Startup Weekend

    October 2018–February 2019

    Business Mentorship · Entrepreneurship

    I participated as a business mentor at Techstars Startup Weekend, contributing my professional experience to an environment focused on entrepreneurship, idea development, and collaboration.

    This experience formed part of my involvement in initiatives where knowledge sharing and practical guidance support people developing new ideas.

Collaboration, Innovation & Community Engagement
  • TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers

    TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers

    September 2019–June 2021

    Team Lead · Collaboration · Community Solutions

    As a team lead at TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers, I participated in a global network of communities working collaboratively to develop and share affordable solutions to challenges faced by communities.

    The experience brought together creative problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community participation.

  • Silicon Drinkabout São Paulo

    Silicon Drinkabout São Paulo

    August 2018–February 2020

    Events Organizer · Community Building

    As an events organizer for Silicon Drinkabout São Paulo, I contributed to gatherings connecting people from startup and innovation communities.

    The initiative created opportunities for participants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build professional relationships.

  • São Paulo Tech Week

    São Paulo Tech Week

    September–November 2018

    Curator · Technology · Innovation

    I contributed to São Paulo Tech Week through event curation, including activities connected to coding, technology, and innovation.

    My involvement included supporting event organizers and helping bring together initiatives within São Paulo's technology community.

  • Cidade do Futuro

    Cidade do Futuro

    December 2018–February 2019

    Curator · Innovation · Community

    I participated in the curation of Cidade do Futuro, contributing to an initiative connected to innovation, entrepreneurship, and conversations about the future of cities.

Health, Creativity & Human Connection
  • Fundação Pró-Sangue Hemocentro de São Paulo

    Fundação Pró-Sangue Hemocentro de São Paulo

    January 2010–Present

    Blood Donation · Health

    My involvement in health-related initiatives includes blood donation through Fundação Pró-Sangue Hemocentro de São Paulo, a commitment that began in January 2010.

  • BOOORA

    BOOORA

    September 2024–Present

    Cofounder · Business Development · Creativity & Identity

    Through BOOORA, I bring my experience as an artist, creative director, and business development professional into an initiative connecting creativity, mentoring, and psychology for women navigating identity after motherhood.

    My involvement has included co-leading an art and self-awareness workshop for women experiencing post-maternity transitions, alongside career psychologist Cecilia Junqueira.

    BOOORA reflects another dimension of my relationship with creativity: its role in personal identity, reflection, and human connection.

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Artwork with social purpose

PulsarArt Created with Social Purpose

Pulsar is an original artwork I created with the intention of contributing to social impact initiatives.

The illustration depicts a human heart composed of elements from Brazilian nature, bringing together human anatomy and natural forms in an intricate black-and-white composition.

Pulsar has become part of my history of engagement with social causes. Different organizations have used the artwork in fundraising initiatives to help raise resources for their missions.

This experience illustrates how an artwork can preserve its authorship, artistic identity, and cultural significance while becoming part of a collective effort.

For me, Pulsar represents a connection between artistic expression and social purpose, reflecting the possibility of contributing to meaningful initiatives through art.

Nonprofit fundraising

Art for a Cause: Supporting Nonprofit Fundraising

Art can become part of a meaningful fundraising initiative when its artistic value and the purpose of the organization are both recognized and respected.

I welcome conversations with nonprofit organizations interested in artwork contributions for fundraising auctions, benefit events, or other initiatives intended to raise resources for their programs, mission, and operational needs.

My interest is in considering opportunities where an artwork can create a meaningful connection between the organization, its supporters, and the cause behind the initiative.

The Value Behind an Artwork

An artwork is more than an object offered for fundraising.

It carries research, creative vision, authorship, cultural references, and time. Its artistic value exists independently of the cause it may support.

An artwork can support a meaningful cause while retaining the value, identity, and integrity of the artistic work itself.

I believe these considerations are essential when discussing a possible artwork contribution.

A thoughtful fundraising initiative should recognize both the purpose of the organization and the creative work involved.

Every Contribution Begins with a Conversation

Artwork contributions are considered individually.

Each proposal is evaluated according to the organization's mission, the purpose of the fundraising initiative, its relationship to my artistic practice, the proposed use of the artwork, and my availability.

The possibility of a contribution, the selection of the artwork, its valuation, presentation, delivery arrangements, and any conditions of use must be discussed and agreed upon directly with me before a contribution is confirmed.

Submitting a request does not guarantee an artwork donation.

Organizations must not announce my participation, confirm an artwork contribution, or use my name or artwork in promotional materials without my prior agreement.

Any reproduction, licensing, or use of the artwork beyond the agreed fundraising initiative must be discussed and authorized separately.

For nonprofit organizations

Request an Artwork Contribution

Represent a nonprofit organization? Let's start a conversation.

If your organization is planning a fundraising auction, benefit event, or another initiative to generate resources for its programs, mission, or operational needs, you are welcome to submit a proposal for consideration.

Please introduce your organization, explain the purpose of your initiative, and describe how an artwork contribution could become part of your fundraising efforts.

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