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I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation. I have a proven track record of applying social and behavior change methodologies to complex challenges in international development, working with organizations such as the ILO and ISSA. I lead research initiatives, design and implement behavior change strategies, secure funding, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, intergovernmental, and civil society organizations to drive meaningful social outcomes.…I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation. I have a proven track record of applying social and behavior change methodologies to complex challenges in international development, working with organizations such as the ILO and ISSA. I lead research initiatives, design and implement behavior change strategies, secure funding, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, intergovernmental, and civil society organizations to drive meaningful social outcomes.

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I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation. I have a proven track record of applying social and behavior change methodologies to complex challenges in international development, working with organizations such as the ILO and ISSA. I lead research initiatives, design and implement behavior change strategies, secure funding, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, intergovernmental, and civil society organizations to drive meaningful social outcomes.…I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation. I have a proven track record of applying social and behavior change methodologies to complex challenges in international development, working with organizations such as the ILO and ISSA. I lead research initiatives, design and implement behavior change strategies, secure funding, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, intergovernmental, and civil society organizations to drive meaningful social outcomes.

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I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation.

I have a proven track record of applying social and behavior change methodologies to complex challenges in international development, working with organizations such as the ILO and ISSA.

I lead research initiatives, design and implement behavior change strategies, secure funding, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, intergovernmental, and civil society organizations to drive meaningful social outcomes.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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SQL

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Work Experience

Independent Consultant – Behavioral Science, Evaluation & Policy Design at Independent Consultant

May 1, 2020 - Present

Advises international organizations, NGOs, and public-sector partners on applying behavioral science and experimental methods to policy design, implementation, and impact evaluation; designs and evaluates behavioral interventions; translates evidence into actionable recommendations; develops toolkits and capacity-building support.

Adjunct Assistant Professor for Applied Research Methods & Data Analysis at Católica - Lisbon School of Business & Economics

January 1, 2017 - Present

Teaches statistics, data analysis, and applied research methods to undergraduate, master, and doctoral students; supervises MSc theses with a record of strong student performance and excellence; oversees and mentors research activities.

Lead Researcher at Católica - Lisbon School of Business & Economics

January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2022

Led research initiatives, authored and managed grant applications securing ~€500k in awarded funding; oversaw project design and research leadership across multiple projects.

Senior Researcher at Behavia – Behavioral Public Policy & Economics

June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025

Led end-to-end research programs to design and implement interventions for policy innovation and public sector programs in the Global South; conducted experimental designs; designed training and capacity-building programs; wrote and supported grant proposals; presented findings to internal and external audiences.

Independent Behavioral Science Consultant – Innovation Department at International Social Security Association (ISSA)

November 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Designed and supported behavioral experiments focused on increasing social security affiliation among informal workers in emerging economies; developed a step-by-step toolkit for scalable behavioral interventions; conducted a focused systematic review; provided capacity-building workshops to international teams.

Behavioral Design Consultant at MyHabeats

May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Derived behavioral insights to promote healthier food choices for bariatric surgery patients; applied behavioral science principles to enhance app design; provided evidence-based, actionable insights and recommendations for optimizing functionality and user experience.

Independent Behavioral Science Consultant at International Labour Organization (ILO) | United Nations

April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Led the design and facilitation of a capacity-building program on digital interventions targeting informal workers’ affiliation with social security schemes in China; collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions; provided actionable research framework recommendations.

Charity Analyst at SoGive

February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Conducted charity analytics to inform impact assessments and optimize program outcomes; contributed to evaluating fundraising and program effectiveness.

Knowledge Sharing – Thought Leadership at LinkedIn (Self-initiated)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Regular knowledge sharing on LinkedIn, providing free and open-access applied resources; built a community of 20,100+ followers and shared 170+ resources to promote practical tools and research methods.