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.

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.

Since 2024, she has been a mentor in the Women in Industry program, promoted by the FIESP Women’s Council.

Dex Hunter-Torricke

Founder and President of the Center for Tomorrow

Leader in communications and public policy, with over 20 years of experience advising global organizations and high-profile leaders. Throughout his career, he has worked with companies such as Google, Facebook and SpaceX, as well as institutions like the United Nations, supporting decision-makers at the highest levels. He has advised leaders including Eric Schmidt, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, along with numerous startup founders and political figures across the United States and Europe.

In 2025, he stepped away from Big Tech to focus on public service and addressing the social and economic challenges shaping the future in the age of artificial intelligence. In 2026, he founded the Center for Tomorrow, a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing this work at scale. He is a New York Times-bestselling ghostwriter and a frequent commentator on the societal impact of technology. Based in London, he also spends significant time in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C..

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.

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

Paula Jancso Fabiani, CEO of IDIS, has a career marked by her work in the fields of philanthropy and giving culture, being at the forefront of initiatives such as Pesquisa Doação Brasil (Brazilian pioneer research on individual giving), the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum and the Brazilian Endowment Coalition. In 2020, she won the Social Entrepreneur Award, run by Schwab Foundation and Folha de S.Paulo, one of Brazil´s major media outlets, for the leadership of the Emergency Health Fund – Coronavirus Brazil. In the field of political influence, she contributed to the approval of the federal endowment´s law in Brazil as well as an early childhood state legislation. Co-author of two books on Endowments and a book on Early Childhood, Paula is the only Brazilian certified in the SROI (Social Return on Investment) impact assessment methodology by Social Value UK. Economist graduated from the University of São Paulo, with an MBA from the Stern School of Business – New York University, a PhD in Administration from Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV–SP), and specializations in the country and abroad. She is co-founder of Catalyst 2030 Brazil, board member of Idec, and a member of the consulting committee of the Racial Equity Pact and 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.

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.