In November, the event brought together over 350 leaders from across Brazil for discussions on Education, Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Racial Equity, fostering an environment of exchange, learning, and action. During the opening session, Professor Sonya Douglass from Teachers College at Columbia University shared reflections on how diverse environments foster psychological safety and trust — key elements for more empathetic and effective leadership.
The award, held for the first time during the 2024 Annual Meeting, recognized innovative projects led by members of the RL who are helping transform the country, across seven categories:
Inclusive Society
Ronaldo Tenório, revolutionizing social inclusion through technology with Hand Talk.
Innovation in the Public Sector
Catarina de Macedo, integrating technology and sustainability into public policies.
Excellence in Education
Katia Smole, with over 38 years of impact in public policies and teacher training.
Transformative Academic Innovations
Daiesse Jaala, Head of the Bidding and Contracts Audit Division – Office of the General Attorney of Brazil.
Fighting Climate Change
Gabriel Fajardo, connecting science, civil society, and government in Rio Grande do Sul.
Racial Equity
Patricia Santos, a pioneer in promoting workplace diversity through the consultancy EmpregueAfro.
Human-centered Health
Jósimo Constant, advancing holistic and humanized healthcare for Indigenous communities.
Anelize Ruas, General Attorney of the National Treasure; Fernanda Pacobahyba, President of the National Fund of Education Development (FNDE); Clarissa Malinverni, Director of Mobilization at Lemann Foundation Soraya Santos, Federal Congresswoman and Head of Women’s Rights at the Lower Chamber; and Helio Santos, Director of the Advisory Board at Oxfam Brasil.
In November, the event brought together over 350 leaders from across Brazil for discussions on Education, Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Racial Equity, fostering an environment of exchange, learning, and action. During the opening session, Professor Sonya Douglass from Teachers College at Columbia University shared reflections on how diverse environments foster psychological safety and trust — key elements for more empathetic and effective leadership.
Anelize Ruas, General Attorney of the National Treasure; Fernanda Pacobahyba, President of the National Fund of Education Development (FNDE); Clarissa Malinverni, Director of Mobilization at Lemann Foundation Soraya Santos, Federal Congresswoman and Head of Women’s Rights at the Lower Chamber; and Helio Santos, Director of the Advisory Board at Oxfam Brasil.The award, held for the first time during the 2024 Annual Meeting, recognized innovative projects led by members of the RL who are helping transform the country, across seven categories:
Inclusive Society
Ronaldo Tenório, revolutionizing social inclusion through technology with Hand Talk.
Innovation in the Public Sector
Catarina de Macedo, integrating technology and sustainability into public policies.
Excellence in Education
Katia Smole, with over 38 years of impact in public policies and teacher training.
Transformative Academic Innovations
Daiesse Jaala, Head of the Bidding and Contracts Audit Division – Office of the General Attorney of Brazil.
Fighting Climate Change
Gabriel Fajardo, connecting science, civil society, and government in Rio Grande do Sul.
Racial Equity
Patricia Santos, a pioneer in promoting workplace diversity through the consultancy EmpregueAfro.
Human-centered Health
Jósimo Constant, advancing holistic and humanized healthcare for Indigenous communities.
