Geographer from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. At CATIE I completed my Master's Degree in Biodiversity Conservation Practice, with a focus on rural development, and I am currently finishing my specialization in soils and plant nutrition at USP, University of São Paulo. I am a member of CATIE's Agrobiodiversity and Food Security Unit and I am a member of the Kafé Makaya project, which promotes the development of coffee agroforestry systems adapted to the climatic and socioeconomic reality of small producers in Haiti. I also support in the coordination of activities within the Regenerative Food Business project and in the collective construction of the HUB NAR.

To walk towards regeneration is to transform the understanding of our role, as human beings, on that planet. Understanding that, just like other existing beings, we must dance to the rhythm of nature and dancing to that rhythm requires concrete changes in our way of life. I recognize that it is not an easy and immediate process, especially when dealing with the different socioeconomic and cultural contexts where the limitations are different. But time is short and concrete actions that demonstrate positive developments are necessary. That "regenerative" approach, embraced by serious businesses and initiatives, truly committed to that transformation of consciousness and practice, is what motivates me.