Clarissa Gross
About Clarissa Gross
Clarissa Gross serves as the Coordinator of the Freedom of Expression and Democracy Platform at FGV in Brazil. She has an extensive academic and professional background in law and philosophy, with experience in various institutions across Brazil, the United States, and Finland.
Current Role at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Clarissa Gross serves as the Coordenadora Da Plataforma De Liberdade De Expressão E Democracia at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2018. In this role, she oversees initiatives related to freedom of expression and democracy, contributing to the academic and social discourse in Brazil. Her position involves coordinating projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote democratic values.
Previous Experience in Academia
Clarissa Gross has held several academic positions, including a role as Professora at São Judas Tadeu University from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Professora at Escola Paulista De Direito in 2015 for four months. Additionally, she served as a Global Fellow at FGV in 2019 and as a Professora at FGV in 2018, further contributing to the academic community.
Research Experience
Clarissa Gross has significant research experience, having worked as a Pesquisadora at the Inter-American Development Bank for nine months in 2011-2012. She also served as a Pesquisadora at FGV from 2012 to 2014 and at Turku University of Applied Sciences for five months in 2013. Her research roles have focused on various aspects of law and democracy.
Educational Background
Clarissa Gross holds a Bachelor of Law from Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais, completed between 2004 and 2010. She pursued further studies in Philosophy and Law at Yale University from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from Universidade De São Paulo from 2014 to 2017 and a Master of Laws from FGV Eaesp in 2011-2012.
Internship and Early Career
Clarissa Gross began her career with internships, including a role as Estagiária at Defensoria Pública Do Estado De Minas Gerais from 2007 to 2008 and at Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores E Advogados from 2009 to 2010. These early experiences provided her with foundational knowledge in legal practice and public defense.