Pedro Telles
About Pedro Telles
Pedro Telles is a professor and board member at data_labe, a nonprofit organization based in Rio de Janeiro's Maré favela. He has extensive experience in leadership and advocacy roles across various organizations and has lived and worked in multiple countries.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Pedro Telles has been a professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2016. His role involves teaching and engaging with students in various subjects related to social sciences and public policy. FGV is recognized for its contributions to education and research in Brazil, and Telles' involvement enhances the institution's academic environment.
Education and Expertise
Pedro Telles holds a Master's degree in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies, achieved with distinction from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a Postgraduate Degree in Politics and International Relations at FESPSP from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Economic Analysis at Instituição de Ensino FIPE and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Communications from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing. He furthered his education as a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity at The London School of Economics and Political Science from 2018 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Pedro Telles has extensive professional experience across various organizations. He served as Chief of Staff at Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo from 2019 to 2020. He worked at Purpose as a Senior Consultant for seven months in 2020 and was a Senior Facilitator at THNK School of Creative Leadership from 2020 to 2022. Telles is currently a Cofounder and Director at Quid, a communications lab, and a Cofounder and Professor at Advocacy Hub, where he has been involved since 2017.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Pedro Telles holds several board memberships and advisory roles. He is a board member at data_labe, a nonprofit based in Rio de Janeiro's Maré favela, and at IDIS, which promotes strategic philanthropy in Brazil. He has been a member of the Advisory Board for democraciaAbierta, the Latin American arm of openDemocracy, since 2019. Additionally, he has served on the Advisory Board of Engajamundo since 2012.
International Experience and Language Proficiency
Pedro Telles has lived and worked in various countries across Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. His international experience includes managing teams and projects at local, national, and international levels. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, which supports his work in diverse environments and enhances his ability to communicate effectively in different cultural contexts.