Maria Antonia Sendas
About Maria Antonia Sendas
Maria Antonia Sendas is an intern and staff reporter based in New Haven, Connecticut, with a focus on university and arts reporting. She has held various roles at Ameelio, Yale Daily News, and Yale University since 2020, and previously worked in marketing and social media management in Brazil.
Work at Ameelio
Maria Antonia Sendas has been serving as an Intern at Ameelio since 2020. Her role involves contributing to the organization's mission, which focuses on improving communication for incarcerated individuals. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, she has gained valuable experience during her four years with the organization.
Current Roles in Journalism
Since 2020, Maria Antonia Sendas has held positions as a Staff Reporter for Yale Daily News and a Staff Writer for The Politic, Yale's political journal. In her reporting role at Yale Daily News, she focuses on the University and Arts & Culture desks, covering events and exhibitions at the Yale Center for British Art. These positions have allowed her to develop her journalistic skills and engage with the university community.
Education and Expertise
Maria Antonia Sendas studied at Yale University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 2019 to 2023. Prior to her studies at Yale, she attended The British School of Rio de Janeiro, achieving the International Baccalaureate Diploma and IGCSE from 2004 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both psychology and communication.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Media
Before her current roles, Maria Antonia Sendas worked as a Marketing Intern at HStern in Rio de Janeiro from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Writer and Social Media Manager for Desvendando Política from 2017 to 2019. These experiences contributed to her skills in marketing and media management, enhancing her capabilities in her current journalism roles.
Leadership at Brazil Club at Yale
Maria Antonia Sendas has been the Co-President of the Brazil Club at Yale since 2020. In this leadership role, she engages with the Brazilian community at Yale, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration among students. Her involvement in the club reflects her commitment to promoting Brazilian culture within the university.