Why did you choose LSE, and why did you choose your programme of study?

LSE was the top candidate when I decided to deepen my studies on Human Rights. The HR Centre was crucial to my choice and it was well worth it. Being in London also contributed as I wanted to live in a city that could offer other approaches to the subject - in the case of HR, NGOs, othercolleges and think tanks.

Overall, how do you look back on your LSE experience?

It was tough and very demanding, but overall a wonderful experience. I would definitely go back to the LSE to pursue furtherstudies.

Please describe your career path to date:

Before LSE I pursued a diversified career, trying to seize the opportunities that were shown to me both in public and private sector. It was very important for my formation as a professional to understand how governments function from inside, for example.

Why did you choose your current job?

I was actually selected during the MsC in Human Rights at the LSE! It was a tough decision to drop the plans of engaging in PhD studies after the master's degree and come back to Brazil but I felt it was an opportunity I could not refuse. Sou da Paz Institute is one of the major NGOs dealing with Citizen Security and Human Rights in Brazil and it was an honour to be offered this job.

Tell us about your current job:

Contrary to what most people think about running a Human Rights NGO, as executive director I have several administrative tasks and duties that stray a bit off the usual Human Rights agenda, such as fundraising, financial reports, human resources, etc. Overall it takes lots of personal discipline and the capacity to see the organization as a whole to make it work. Being connected to what really matters at the end of the day is also fundamental - it is very easy to fall overwhelmed by day-to-day problems and loose sight of why you are doing what you do. After all, running a Citizen Security and Human Rights in Brazil (São Paulo) is definitely not an easy task.

What advice do you have for LSE students who are looking to enter a similar profession to you?

The LSE provides unique opportunities to their students who are willing to take them.  Participate in extra-curricular activities as much as you can but most of all, bond with your classmates, teachers and be part of the environment - enjoy the ride!