PhD in Communication Sciences from ISCTE (2022). She is an ICF-certified executive coach, certified in Emotional Intelligence coaching (MSCEIT), and certified in the use of the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI). Director of careers and alumni services at different Portuguese universities for 20 years, she has worked on numerous research projects to develop skills for lifelong employability. She has also developed applied research projects in the area of attracting and retaining talent with companies from different sectors, with a focus on technology and biotechnology. She has extensive experience in career counseling and coaching executives and graduates in skills development. She has coordinated various international projects with the aim of training graduates for employability and leadership and, on the other hand, to train teachers in active pedagogies. She specializes in leadership development and preparing executives to become certified mentors. She is currently Head of Academic Affairs in Nova SBE's executive education and Educator in executive programs.