Aline Odara

Executive Director of Fundo Agbara

She is a social scientist and educator, and a graduate of the executive programs Power, Innovation, and Leadership for System Change: Delivering Social Impact at Scale at Harvard University (USA | 2025). She is the founder and Executive Director of Fundo Agbara, the first philanthropic fund dedicated to Black women in Brazil.

Aline is the recipient of the Social Entrepreneurship Award from Folha de São Paulo (2023), was recognized as one of the 100 Innovative Women by Época Negócios, winner of the international Black Women Give Back Award (USA, 2023), and a finalist for the Inspiradoras AVON/UOL Award (2023).

Aline is a Fellow and recognized leader within Ashoka, the Skoll Foundation, the Lemann Foundation, the Tallberg Foundation, and the Rede de Líderes da Folha de São Paulo. She also serves as a Board Member and Advisor to the organizations Clarice and Minha Campinas, as well as the BAP Project of the BMW Foundation.

Andrea Hanai

Project Manager at IDIS

She is part of IDIS’s consulting team, with a primary focus on endowment, governance, and succession projects. She has served as a Project Manager at IDIS since 2014, supporting companies, civil society organizations, and public institutions, as well as training social investors on topics such as governance, grantmaking management, strategic planning, and endowment.

Before holding this position, she worked as a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking area of Sudameris Bank and ABN AMRO Real Bank, and as a Corporate & Investment Banker in the Global Banking & Markets area of Santander Brazil Bank. She is a bachelor in Economy by University of São Paulo, has an MBA in Finance by Insper and an International Masters in Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility by EOI – Escuela de Organización Industrial de Madrid, where she specialized in intersectoral  partnerships for development. She is also co-author of the book Endowment – Sustainability for Causes and Organizations.

Andressa Vasconcelos

Specialist at Fundação Sicredi

She leads the monitoring and impact evaluation agenda and the development of strategic partnerships within the scope of private social investment. Her work connects evidence to strategic decision-making, contributing to enhance the effectiveness, scale, and institutional positioning of initiatives in communities.

With a career dedicated to strengthening social programs, she has experience in the design, development, and management of initiatives focused on the promotion and protection of social rights. She holds a degree in Economics, as well as a Master’s and PhD with a focus on the impact evaluation of social programs and projects. She is currently pursuing an MBA in Project Management and undertaking a postdoctoral program on the impact of private social investment on territorial socioeconomic development.

Belisa Maggi

President of Signativo Institute

She holds a degree in Law, a postgraduate specialization in Socio-Emotional Intelligence in Education, and certification in Early Childhood Development from Harvard University. She has built a strong presence in the third sector and currently serves as president of Signativo Institute, while also being closely connected to Fundação André e Lucia Maggi (FALM), institutions through which she channels her social legacy.

An idealist and a hands-on leader, she spearheads programs focused on improving pedagogical and socio-emotional practices. At the same time, she is active in the agribusiness sector in her home state as owner of Agropecuária Pirapora Ltda and serves as a board advisor at AL5 Bank.

Carolina Suárez

CEO of Latimpacto

A leader in philanthropy and impact investing in Latin America, with over 20 years of experience advancing capital mobilization and ecosystem development. She is the CEO of Latimpacto, the region’s leading network connecting philanthropists and impact investors to deploy capital more strategically and at scale. Under her leadership, Latimpacto has strengthened cross-sector collaboration and positioned Latin America as a key actor in the global impact ecosystem.

Carolina has a strong track record in mobilizing private capital, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening institutions to drive long-term social and environmental impact. With a background in international business law, she brings expertise in capital structuring and partnership design.

Claudia Buzzette Calais

Executive Director of Fundação Bunge

A currently  member of the global Corporate Affairs team at Bunge – a multinational agribusiness company – where she leads initiatives focused on socio-environmental development in Brazil. As Executive Director of Fundação Bunge, she leads efforts to promote a low-carbon economy, foster productive inclusion, and support food security policies.

She holds a degree in Journalism from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), a postgraduate degree in Corporate Communication from Fundação Cásper Líbero, and an MBA in Sustainability Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

She serves as a Board Member of the Brazilian Association of Corporate Memory (ABME), is a member of the Sustainability Committee at Agrícola Alvorada, and of the Value Chain Committee at Mover. She also acts as a guest lecturer at several universities, sharing her knowledge and experience in Diversity, Inclusion, and ESG.

Conceição Evaristo

Writer

She is a writer, fiction author, and essayist. She holds a degree in Literature with a specialization in Literary Studies from UFRJ, a Master’s degree in Brazilian Literature from PUC-RJ , and a PhD in Comparative Literature from UFF. She has also been awarded honorary doctorates UFMG, UFES, and IFSM. She is a member of the Academia Mineira de Letras and the Academia Brasileira de Cultura.

Her first publication appeared in 1990 in the Cadernos Negros series by the Quilombhoje collective. She has published eight books, including Olhos d’Água, winner of the Jabuti Award in 2015. Five of her works have been translated into English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Slovak, while two books have been published in Portugal and another in Mozambique.

Conceição Evaristo received the Government Award of Minas Gerais for the collection of her work and the award Nicolás Guillén de Literatura. She was also honored as a “Mestra das Periferias” by the Instituto Maria e João Aleixo and celebrated through the “Ocupação Conceição Evaristo” exhibition by Itaú Cultural. In 2019, she was honored by the Jabuti Award as Literary Personality of the Year.

Cristiano Franco

Founder of ITEC

An entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, Cristiano Franco has built his career at the intersection of technology and education. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computing, and founded Poatek, a Brazilian deep tech boutique acquired by WillowTree/Insignia Capital in 2021 — in one of the largest transactions in Brazil’s technology industry.

After the sale of the company, Cristiano became an angel investor, supporting more than 20 startups in Brazil and the United States.

Cristiano is the founder of Instituto Franco, a social impact organization focused on supporting educational projects in science and technology. He is also behind the creation of ITEC – Instituto de Tecnologia e Computação, a philanthropic initiative established to help train a new generation of technology creators in Brazil and Latin America.

Eliane Trindade

Editor of the Social Entrepreneur

Award Graduated in Social Communication from the University of Brasília in 1990, she completed postgraduate studies in Political Science at the University of Pisa (Italy) in 1993. She has worked for several magazines, including IstoÉ, Época, Marie Claire, IstoÉ Gente, and Revista da Folha. She is currently the editor of the Social Entrepreneur Award, a partnership between Folha de S.Paulo and the Schwab Foundation, and also writes the column Rede Social.

In 2002, she won the Ayrton Senna Journalism Award with the feature story “What Will They Be When They Grow Up.” In 2005, she published the non-fiction book As Meninas da Esquina (Record Publishing), which compiled the diaries of six girls who were victims of sexual exploitation in Brazil. The book inspired the 2009 film Stolen Dreams, directed by Sandra Werneck and starring actress Nanda Costa.

Guillermo Correa

Founder and Executive Director of Argentine Network for International Cooperation

He is a political scientist specializing in International Relations and holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation for Development, graduated with honors from the University of Buenos Aires. He is the Founder and Executive Director of RACI (Argentine Network for International Cooperation) and President of RACI Canada from where he has led initiatives to expand access to international cooperation and strengthen the role of civil society in Argentina, Latin America, and globally.

He currently serves as Chair of the Global Council of the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and of the Council of Innovation for Change (I4C). He previously served twice on the CIVICUS Global Board of Directors. Through his participation in conferences, publications, and panel discussions, he actively contributes to global debates on democracy, civic space, international cooperation, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and the sustainability of non-profit organizations, among other topics.

Maíra Souza

Specialist in Early Childhood Development at UNICEF

She leads the national strategy focused on the early years of life, with an emphasis on intersectoral collaboration and combating racism from early childhood onward. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Development Policies from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is a fellow of the Columbia Women’s Leadership Network Program at Columbia University.

She earned her degree in International Relations from PUC-SP and worked for four years at Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal, where she concluded her tenure as lead for the child development portfolio in the Brazilian state of Ceará. She also joined the UNICEF Pacific team, providing technical support to strengthen the early childhood agenda across 15 countries in the region, with a focus on responsive caregiving and climate resilience.

At UNICEF Mozambique, she worked within the Child Protection area and, based on that experience, published a book on the implementation of cash transfer programs focused on early childhood.

Mario Haberfeld

Founder of Onçafari

He is a leader in wildlife conservation, known for his dedication to protecting Brazil’s biodiversity. Raised in São Paulo, Mario nurtured two lifelong passions: racing cars and wildlife. Before entering the conservation world, he enjoyed a successful career as a racer car driver, competing in international championships, including stints in Formula 1 and Indy Cars.

In 2011, Mario shifted his focus to conservation and founded Onçafari, an initiative dedicated to protecting Brazil’s biodiversity through ecotourism, scientific research, and community development. Under his leadership, Onçafari pioneered the habituation of jaguars for ecotourism in the Pantanal and has since expanded to multiple biomes, safeguarding over 2 million hectares (5 million acres) of natural habitat.

Paula Fabiani

CEO of IDIS

She has built her career around philanthropy and the culture of giving and is featured on the TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 list, which recognizes the 100 most influential people in global philanthropy. She leads the development of pioneering initiatives such as the Pesquisa Doação Brasil, the Brazilian Forum of Philanthropists and Social Investors, and the Coalition for Philanthropic Endowment Funds.

In 2020, she received the Prêmio Folha Empreendedor Social for her leadership of the Fundo Emergencial da Saúde – Coronavirus Brasil. In the field of public policy advocacy, she contributed to the approval of state and federal legislation aimed at strengthening philanthropy and endowment funds in Brazil. Author of two books on endowment funds and a publication on early childhood, Paula is certified in the SROI (Social Return on Investment) impact assessment methodology by Social Value UK. She holds a degree in Economics from Faculdade de Economia, Administração e Contabilidade da Universidade de São Paulo, an MBA from Stern School of Business – New York University, and a PhD in Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas, specializing in Operations Management and Sustainability.

She is also co-founder of Catalyst 2030 Brasil, a member of the Advisory Council of UNICEF, and serves on the advisory committee of the Pacto de Promoção da Equidade Racial, as well as on the Steering Committee of the Global Philanthropy Forum.

Rafael Ribeiro

Co-founder of formigas-de-embaúba

Rafael Ribeiro is the co-founder and Director of Partnerships and Planting of formigas-de-embaúba, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental education and climate adaptation through the participatory planting of community mini-forests in schools and other public facilities in São Paulo.

In 2025 he received the Folha Social Entrepreneur Award and, in 2023, the Ashoka Green Changemakers Award. Rafael holds a master’s degree in Anthropology of Nature and a law degree from the University of São Paulo (USP) and is currently in the selection process for a PhD in Applied Ecology at ESALQ/USP.

Ricardo Bucio Mújica

Executive President of CEMEFI

He studied Political Science, Public Administration, Public Management, and Social Development, specializing in public policy, human rights, equality and non-discrimination, citizenship, and vulnerable population groups.

Since April 2021, he has been Executive President of the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Cemefi), a pioneering institution in promoting philanthropy, social responsibility, and citizen participation in Mexico. For more than three decades, Cemefi has worked to strengthen capacities to generate social value and foster partnerships for the country’s sustainable development.

Ricardo Levisky

Co-founder of Levisky Legado

He works in strategic relationships and fundraising, with a strong track record in financial mobilization and engagement for major organizations and legacy projects. He has also produced notable events in the fields of public relations, arts, and entertainment. Creator of the International Endowments for Legacies Forum, he focuses on trends in long-term financial sustainability and high-level public relations, bringing together celebrities, artists, diplomats, and stakeholders from civil society, as well as the public and private sectors.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of São Paulo, with a specialization in classical singing (baritone), and a degree in Advertising from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado, in addition to courses in International Relations (FGV-Rio) and fundraising from the League of American Orchestras.He has been a member of the International Society for Performing Arts (ISPA) and participated in the International Executive Forum Sponsorship in Chicago.

He currently works internationally with clients and projects across different countries.

Roberta Faria

Co-founder and CEO of MOL Impacto

She is a journalist, social entrepreneur, and co-founder and CEO of MOL Impacto, an organization that has already donated more than BRL 90 million to over 260 social organizations through the sale of customized social products and the development of several innovative social impact projects in partnership with major Brazilian brands, such as RD Saúde, Petz, Ri Happy, PBKIDS, Riachuelo, and Marisa.

Roberta is also co-founder of Instituto MOL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a giving culture in Brazil. She is the recipient of the Folha de S.Paulo Social da Entrepreneur Award and has been recognized by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the social impact arm of the World Economic Forum.

Valcléia dos Santos

Deputy General Superintendent of FAS

Born in a quilombola community in the interior of Pará, she is an inspiring leader and a tireless advocate for sustainable development and social justice. With a strong background in Public Management and a specialization in Innovation and Technology Diffusion, she brings 30 years of experience in socio-environmental projects, standing out for her dedication and the significant impact she has made in Amazonian communities.

She currently serves as Deputy General Superintendent of FAS, Fiscal Council Member of the Brazilian Association of Women in Energy, and is part of the advisory board of REMAF (Network of Women of the Waters and Forest), where she continues to promote gender equality and strengthen women in riverine and forest communities. In addition, she is a member of the National Commission on Educational Policies for Youth, contributing to the development of policies aimed at inclusive education and the comprehensive development of Brazilian youth.

Vitor Hugo Neia

General Director of the Volkswagen Group Foundation

He has held various leadership roles since 2018. He serves on the Diversity Committee of Volkswagen do Brasil, where he previously led Social Responsibility, and is also a member of the Institutional Committee of Volkswagen Trucks and Buses. He holds both a Master’s, Bachelor’s and teaching degrees in History from the University of São Paulo, along with an MBA in Business Management from the same institution. Vitor has completed executive education programs in Sustainability at Cambridge Judge Business School and in Government Relations at Insper.

He also holds a postgraduate degree in Cultural Management, a second undergraduate degree in Marketing, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the Catholic University of Brasília. With nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy, private social investment, and corporate social responsibility, Vitor has worked at Bradesco Bank Foundation, Brazil’s largest private foundation, and at Paulista University.

He is a columnist for the Third Sector Observatory, a peer reviewer for academic journals, and has been a research fellow at both CNPq and CAPES.