Marcelo Salazar
About Marcelo Salazar
Marcelo Salazar serves as the Coordenador Executivo Brasil at Health In Harmony and has extensive experience in socio-environmental projects in Brazil. He founded a company for trading Brazil nuts in 2004 and has worked with various organizations, including the Socioenvironmental Institute and NAPRA, since moving to Altamira in 2007.
Work at Health In Harmony
Marcelo Salazar has served as Coordenador Executivo Brasil at Health In Harmony since 2020. His role involves overseeing operations and initiatives aimed at promoting socio-environmental sustainability in Brazil. Based in Altamira, Pará, he has contributed to various projects that align with the organization's mission to integrate health and environmental conservation. Salazar has also contributed photographs to the organization's website, enhancing the visual representation of their work.
Experience at Instituto Socioambiental
Since 2007, Marcelo Salazar has worked as Coordenador Adjunto at the Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). In this position, he has been involved in various socio-environmental projects, collaborating with local communities and organizations to address environmental challenges. His long-term commitment to ISA reflects his dedication to promoting sustainable practices and supporting community development in Brazil.
Educational Background in Chemical Production Engineering
Marcelo Salazar studied Engenharia de Produção Química at UFSCar - Universidade Federal de São Carlos from 1997 to 2002. This five-year program provided him with a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various socio-environmental contexts.
International Experience and Collaborations
Marcelo Salazar founded a company to trade Brazil nuts in 2004, which led him to gain international experience in London and Berlin. He collaborated on research and consultancy projects related to trade and technologies for forestry products processing with Berlin Technical University and the London School of Economics. These experiences have enriched his understanding of global trade dynamics and their impact on local communities.
Community Development Initiatives
During his undergraduate studies, Marcelo Salazar volunteered to support the development of traditional communities in the Madeira River region of the Amazon Rainforest. This early involvement in community development has shaped his career focus on socio-environmental projects and reinforced his commitment to sustainable practices in Brazil.