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Parque Vila Germânica, Setor 4
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Blumenau, Santa Catarina, 89036-900
Brazil

Albino Szesz Junior

Computer Scientist

PhD in Science and Technology Education from UTFPR, works in the areas of computing, inclusive education, innovation, artificial intelligence, and educational technologies. As CEO and co-founder of PiSigma Soluções em Tecnologia, he combines his academic expertise with an entrepreneurial vision, leading innovations in the technology sector and dedicating himself to creating innovative solutions for education. His academic background includes a master’s in Applied Computing and specializations in Media in Education and Accessibility. Currently, he is a professor in the Department of Informatics at UEPG, teaching in the Computer Engineering and Software Engineering programs, and he also serves as a professor in the Master's Program in Inclusive Education (PROFEI). Additionally, he is the director of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Agency (AGIPI) at UEPG, where he drives innovation and intellectual property development.

Aline Amorim

Singer and Songwriter

Aline Amorim, singer and songwriter from Lages (SC), is a versatile artist who combines her sensitivity and energy in her compositions. Since 2017, her musical career has evolved into the new MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), reaching thousands of fans online. Aline seeks to translate her feelings into melodies, which is evident in her first original work released: "Sons que me tocam" (2021), a project that propelled her to understand herself as a songwriter. Aline Amorim’s work reflects her authenticity and the strength of presenting herself to the world, as a woman, composer, and in her various versions.

Claudia Vidigal

Master in Social Psychology

Claudia Vidigal holds a master's degree in social psychology, is the founder of the Instituto Fazendo História, and leads the Urban95 initiative, bringing together a network of cities for children.

Cristina Rioto

Writer

Cristina Rioto is a writer, creative copywriter, communicator, and the creator of the project “caixa de saída” (@caixadesaida), which reaches hundreds of thousands of people on Instagram.

Ediane Ribeiro

Psychologist

Psychologist with a postgraduate degree in people management and training in psychotraumatology. Speaker and consultant in trauma, mental health, and emotional regulation. She works as a psychotherapist providing care to individuals who have experienced various types of trauma and has over seventeen years of experience in corporate training.

Guilherme Karsten

Writer and Illustrator

Guilherme Karsten is a writer and illustrator of children's books. With a degree in Advertising and Graphic Design, he is the author of eight books, awarded in Brazil (Jabuti Award for Best Illustration) and abroad. He has also illustrated many books by Brazilian and international authors. His works have been published in more than 20 languages and have taken him to countries such as the USA, England, and China, where he has given presentations in schools and bookstores. Known for his distinctive style and fun stories that spark the reader's imagination, Guilherme believes that reading in childhood is much more exciting when it creates moments of interaction and connection.

Hariana Meinke

Content Director

Communicator, presenter, podcaster, content and strategy director, Hariana Meinke is passionate about stories—living them, creating them, and telling them. She has been doing this for over 15 years on the internet.

Ísis Leites

Journalist

Ísis Leites is a Journalism student at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. She has worked on various projects as a reporter, documentarian, producer, and social media manager. She has specialized in topics related to socioeconomically vulnerable and historically excluded populations. In 2023, she was awarded the 15th Young Journalist Award - Fernando Pacheco Jordão, promoted by the Vladimir Herzog Institute, for the documentary "A History of Silences," which explores the normalization of Nazism in the interior of Santa Catarina.

John Mueller

Singer and Songwriter

John Mueller is a Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) singer, guitarist, and composer, born in Blumenau. Winner of the 2023 National Song Festival and the 2023 Music Professionals Award as the best singer in the southern region, John has released three albums and a live DVD, along with numerous nominations and awards that celebrate his talent and dedication to music.

Júlia Matos

Journalist

Júlia Matos is an undergraduate Journalism student at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. In 2023, she produced the documentary "A History of Silences," about the normalization of Nazism in towns in the interior of Santa Catarina, as part of the 15th Fernando Pacheco Jordão Young Journalist Award. With this project, she was also awarded the 3rd ACI OCESC Journalism Award.

Juvi Chagas

Content Creator

Juvi is a content creator and music producer. Known as 'Brazil's web girlfriend,' she addresses the everyday life and lifestyle of Brazilians, creating a sense of connection through her characteristically toned chronicles of daily life. Her content features various segments, with a highlight being the famous 'TOP 5.

Karen Scavacini

Psychologist

Psychologist, Master in Public Health from the Karolinska Institute (Sweden) in the field of mental health promotion and suicide prevention, PhD in School and Human Development Psychology from USP, founder of the Instituto Vita Alere de Prevenção e Posvenção do Suicídio, Brazil's representative for IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention), scientific director of ABEPS (Brazilian Association for the Study and Prevention of Suicide) and ABRASES (Brazilian Association of Survivors Bereaved by Suicide), and post-graduate coordinator. Author of books, campaigns, and chapters. Member of the ABRINQ Council, CVV, and Meta’s Suicide and Self-Injury Committee. Creator of the Mental Health Map, which has had over 1 million visits.

Karla Tenório

Actress

Karla Tenório is an actress, communicator, mother, writer, and producer. In 2020, she created and produced the online solo theater piece Mãe Arrependida (Regretful Mother), aiming to highlight the failure of the patriarchal structure surrounding motherhood. In 2021, the Mãe Arrependida movement was born on social media, with the goal of breaking the concept of compulsory motherhood and socially deconstructing motherhood, intending to foster a culture of maternal mental health. In 2022/23/24, she performed five seasons of her show, the solo Mãe Arrependida. Karla explores the concept of choice as something that can also be illusory and advocates for women’s reproductive rights. The Mãe Arrependida movement seeks to break the pattern of guilt established between mothers and children

Marcela Ceribelli

Entrepreneur

Elected by Bloomberg Línea for two consecutive years as one of the 500 most influential people in Latin America, Marcela founded the content platform Obvious at the age of just 25. Since then, the company has evolved into an ecosystem focused on women's happiness, with over 1.5 million followers, also launching channels dedicated to health and sports. Her book Aurora: O Despertar da Mulher Exausta, based on conversations with guests of the podcast Bom Dia, Obvious, has been one of the best-selling books in Brazil since its release in 2022 and was a semifinalist for the 2023 Jabuti Award.

Renata Rivetti

Founder

Founder of Reconnect Happiness at Work, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, speaker, consultant, and columnist for Fast Company Brasil. After years of working as an executive in marketing for large companies, Renata made a career transition, founding Reconnect Happiness at Work to focus on corporate happiness and human sustainability through lectures, workshops, and journeys to co-create cultures of well-being aligned with business goals. Additionally, they are the exclusive partner of 4 Day Week Global, leading the four-day workweek pilot in Brazil. Renata holds a degree in Business Administration from FGV-EAESP, a postgraduate degree in Positive Psychology from PUC-RS, and a specialization in Happiness Studies from the Happiness Studies Academy, along with various certifications in workplace well-being and mental health from Harvard, Penn, and other institutions.

Vanessa Mattos

Beauty Specialist

Beauty professional for 18 years, specialist in Afro aesthetics, and makeup artist. Graduated in Social Sciences from the Federal University of Goiás and currently a master's student in Sociology at the same university. Conducts academic research in the field of Sociology, focusing on issues of racial identity, Afro-descendant aesthetics, and the implications regarding the concept of beauty.