Bio

Since 2011, I have been ABEEÓLICA (Brazilian Wind Energy Association) CEO. I have a Doctorate in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2003), a Masters in Economics from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1999), and a degree in Economic Science from the Federal University of Uberlândia (1997). I was a Member of the Board of CCEE – Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica (the Electrical Energy Chamber of Commerce) from June 2006 to April 2011. I worked as Chief Economist to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (2003-2006), Coordinator of the Political Institute of the Ministry of Finance (2002-2003), Advisor of Economic Affairs to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (2001), Advisor to ANEEL (2001-2001), and Professor of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1998-2000). As ABEEólica´s CEO, I´ve been active in strengthening the sustainable growth of wind energy, which now accounts for more than 12% of the Brazilian electricity matrix, with an 80% of local content in the supply chain and more than 22 GWs installed in more than 800 wind farms. Wind Energy is the second largest source of electric energy in Brazil. In 2019, I had the honor to received the “C3E - Clean Energy Education & Empowerment - Woman of Distinction Award”. C3E is an international initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial and the International Energy Agency. The award recognizes and honors professional women who stand out in the clean energy industry worldwide for excellence in areas such as leadership, politics, technical advancement, among other factors, contributing to the advancement of women in the industry. The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology, to share lessons learned and best practices, and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. Together, the 25 countries and the European Commission that are members of the CEM account for about 90 percent of global clean energy investments and 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, I was invited to join the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) as Vice Chair, aiming to strengthen the connection between wind energy associations around the world. As Vice President my focus is collaborate with the main discussions about energy transformation, gender equity and the expansion of wind energy technology in the world.