Lorena Froz
About Lorena Froz
Lorena Froz is a sustainability intern currently working at Petfive and has held various roles at Redes da Maré, including social articulator and project facilitator, since 2020. She is pursuing a degree in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro and has a strong interest in technology.
Work at Petfive
Lorena Froz serves as an Estagiária de Sustentabilidade at Petfive, where she has been employed since 2021. She is the first team member with a specialization in sustainability, contributing unique expertise to the organization. Her role involves developing and mentoring socio-environmental projects, particularly focusing on the Maré territory. This work emphasizes the connection between the environment, health, and public safety.
Current Roles at Redes da Maré
Since 2020, Lorena has held multiple positions at Redes da Maré. She currently works as an Articuladora social and Facilitador de projeto, roles that involve community engagement and project facilitation. Previously, she was part of the research team and served as an Educadora ambiental, where she contributed to environmental education initiatives. Her experience at Redes da Maré spans various aspects of social mobilization and environmental advocacy.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Lorena worked at Luta pela Paz as a Mobilizador social for 11 months in 2020. She also completed an internship at BR Distribuidora as an Estagiário de Técnico em meio ambiente from 2019 to 2020. These positions provided her with foundational experience in social mobilization and environmental practices, enhancing her skills in community engagement and project development.
Education and Expertise
Lorena studied Meio Ambiente at Colégio Pedro II, achieving Técnico from 2017 to 2019. She is currently pursuing a degree in Engenharia Ambiental e Sanitária at Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, expected to graduate in 2025. Her educational background supports her professional focus on sustainability and environmental management, equipping her with the necessary knowledge to address socio-environmental challenges.
Skills and Interests
Lorena possesses strong conflict mediation skills and public interaction abilities, developed through her work in the third sector and cultural production. She has a keen interest in technology and actively engages in studying technological subjects, complementing her primary focus on environmental issues. This combination of skills and interests allows her to approach sustainability from a multifaceted perspective.