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Inês Neto-Silva

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I am Inês Neto-Silva, a qualitative researcher and psychologist focusing on sexuality, gender, disability, and health equity.

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I am Inês Neto-Silva, a qualitative researcher and psychologist focusing on sexuality, gender, disability, and health equity. I design and conduct interview studies, manage recruitment and consent, and perform thematic analysis to translate research into accessible practice. I collaborate with NGOs and public institutions to develop inclusive sexual education guidelines and support vulnerable populations under strict ethical and data-protection standards.

I am based in Porto, Portugal, where I work across academic and community settings to empower people through evidence-based harm-reduction, education, and psychosocial support. I value multidisciplinary teamwork, clear communication, and empathetic engagement with diverse communities.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Skills· 1

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Harm-Reduction Team Member · Koukkida Day Centre, Porto, PortugalSep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Integrated a multi-disciplinary harm-reduction team supporting people who used drugs, sex workers, migrants, and refugees; coordinated psychosocial support, liaised with social workers and external institutions to enable access to services and pathways.

Guest Lecturer · University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Educational SciencesSep 2019 – Jun 2020 · 10 mos

Taught seminars and courses related to psychology, sex education and justice, focusing on inclusive practices, critical thinking and ethical research; contributed to curriculum development and student assessment.

Education

Integrated Master’s in Psychology · University of Porto2015 – 2020
Doctoral Programme in Human Sexuality Psychology of Deviant Behavior and Justice · University of Porto2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards

PhD project: Sexual health, disability, gender, and social inequalities (FCT-funded)2021 – 2025

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