Carolina Macedo
About Carolina Macedo
Carolina Macedo is a researcher with a strong background in public policy and environmental conservation. She has worked in various roles across Brazil and Ireland, focusing on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
Current Role at Fundação Getulio Vargas
Carolina Macedo has been working as a researcher at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2019. In this role, she engages in various research projects, contributing her expertise in public policy and sustainability. Her work focuses on developing strategic plans and implementing effective projects that address complex issues in her field.
Education and Expertise
Carolina Macedo holds multiple degrees and certifications in relevant fields. She completed her Master in Coastal and Oceanic Systems at the Federal University of Parana from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Master in Management and Conservation of Biodiversity from Universidad San Pablo-CEU in 2003. She also studied Gestão de Políticas Públicas at Fundação Getulio Vargas, achieving a specialization in Management and Evaluation of Public Policy from 2014 to 2015. Furthermore, she obtained a certification in Project Management for Development Professionals from The APM Group Limited in 2015.
Professional Experience in Research and Conservation
Carolina Macedo has extensive experience in research and conservation. She worked as a Technical Assistant at Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem for nine years, from 1999 to 2008, and again from 2008 to 2010. She also served as a Conservation Strategy Analyst at Fundação Grupo Boticário from 2012 to 2016. These roles involved developing and implementing strategies for biodiversity conservation and engaging with various stakeholders.
International Experience and Skills
Carolina has international experience, having worked in Dublin, Ireland, where she served as a Care Worker at Caremark Ltd from 2016 to 2018 and completed a traineeship at SEDCo in 2016. Her background includes strong communication and facilitation skills, enabling her to convey complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences. She has experience building consensus among stakeholders in multicultural and multi-sectoral contexts.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to her current position, Carolina held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Consultora at Sociedade Chaua for five months in 2018. Her earlier positions include a year as a Field Coordinator at Centro de Estudos em Sustentabilidade - Fundação Getúlio Vargas from 2010 to 2011 and a significant tenure at Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem, where she contributed to wildlife research and conservation efforts.