Marcello Fragano Baird
About Marcello Fragano Baird
Marcello Fragano Baird is a professor and advocacy coordinator based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a strong background in economics, management, and political science. He has held various academic and advocacy roles, including positions at FGV, ESPM, and ACT Promoção da Saúde, where he develops strategies for public health policy.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Marcello Fragano Baird has been serving as a Professor in the MBA program focused on Economics and Management: Governmental Relations at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2017. His role involves educating students on the intersection of economic principles and governmental policies, contributing to the academic landscape in Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Marcello Fragano Baird holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science from Universidade de São Paulo, completed between 2013 and 2017. He also earned a Master's degree in Political Science from the same institution from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Universidade de São Paulo (2004-2007) and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (2003-2006). He was a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University in the City of New York from 2015 to 2016.
Professional Experience in Advocacy
Since 2018, Marcello has worked as the Advocacy Coordinator at ACT Promoção da Saúde, where he develops advocacy strategies targeting legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of government. His work focuses on public health policy improvements, particularly in tobacco control and healthier food environments. He previously held the position of Advocacy Manager at Endeavor Brasil from 2017 to 2018.
Teaching and Academic Roles
In addition to his role at FGV, Marcello Fragano Baird has held various teaching positions. He was a Professor of International Relations at Complexo Educacional FMU from 2012 to 2014 and served as a Professor at Câmara Municipal de São Paulo from 2014 to 2019. He has been teaching at ESPM since 2017, contributing to the education of future leaders in the field of international relations and public policy.
Consulting and Advocacy Coordination
Marcello has extensive experience in consulting, having worked with organizations such as Idec - Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor and Instituto Sou da Paz. His roles included developing advocacy strategies and coordinating initiatives aimed at influencing public policy. He served as a consultant at FGV for nine months in 2013 and has coordinated courses and training in advocacy at ACT Promoção da Saúde.