Isadora Brizolara
About Isadora Brizolara
Isadora Brizolara is a Project Management Officer specializing in Equity and Social Policy at ODI, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in communications and development studies, with a focus on decolonial theories and policies in South America.
Work at ODI
Isadora Brizolara has been serving as the Project Management Officer for Equity and Social Policy at ODI since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing projects that address equity and social policy issues. Prior to this position, she held various roles at ODI, including Operations Administrator and Programme Administrator within the Humanitarian Policy Group. Her tenure at ODI spans over three years, during which she has contributed to multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing social equity.
Education and Expertise
Isadora Brizolara holds a Master of Science in Development Studies from SOAS University of London, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná between 2012 and 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing projects related to climate and migration sectors, as well as her keen interest in decolonial theories and policies, particularly concerning the South American region.
Background
Before her current role at ODI, Isadora Brizolara gained diverse experience across various organizations. She worked as a Sales and Customer Experience Manager at AIESEC no Brasil in 2017 and held positions at Mirum Agency, including Social Media Monitoring and Account Executive. Additionally, she served as an Administrative Assistant at Stakeholder Democracy Network and coordinated events for the FbF Dialogue Platform at ODI. Her varied roles have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to project management.
Skills and Competencies
Isadora Brizolara possesses strong skills in grant writing, which are essential for securing funding for projects. She is fluent in two languages, enhancing her ability to communicate effectively in diverse project environments. Her experience across different sectors has allowed her to develop competencies in project management, particularly in areas related to equity, social policy, climate, and migration.