Hello! I'm Filipa, a passionate project manager focusing on neurodivergent education and social support. My journey has led me through various roles in publishing and anthropology, allowing me to engage with diverse communities and contribute to meaningful projects. I enjoy collaborating with others to create impactful initiatives, combining my skills in research and marketing. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new ideas and connecting with people to enhance collective experiences.

Filipa Costa

Hello! I'm Filipa, a passionate project manager focusing on neurodivergent education and social support. My journey has led me through various roles in publishing and anthropology, allowing me to engage with diverse communities and contribute to meaningful projects. I enjoy collaborating with others to create impactful initiatives, combining my skills in research and marketing. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new ideas and connecting with people to enhance collective experiences.

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Hello! I’m Filipa, a passionate project manager focusing on neurodivergent education and social support. My journey has led me through various roles in publishing and anthropology, allowing me to engage with diverse communities and contribute to meaningful projects.

I enjoy collaborating with others to create impactful initiatives, combining my skills in research and marketing. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new ideas and connecting with people to enhance collective experiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager at UNIKA Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social e Serviços
June 1, 2023 - Present
Founder and voluntary project manager for UNIDIVERSA project focusing on neurodivergent education, representativity and social support.
Publishing Specialist at Frontiers Media Ltd
May 16, 2022 - April 30, 2024
Responsible for engaging with the international scientific community to coordinate the launch and ensure the quality of new article collections to support the growth of Frontiers' open-access journals, consistently meeting and exceeding set targets.
Marketing Assistant at Freelancer
May 31, 2015 - August 30, 2015
Conducted picture and data research, proofreading, editing and writing.
Resident Manager at Lamas de Mouro Camping Site
February 28, 2013 - May 30, 2015
Operations manager overseeing bookings, hospitality, outdoor events and activities, and staff coordination.
Anthropologist at CASTIIS Social Center
April 30, 2006 - December 30, 2008
Conducted cultural mediation and ethnographic research in a social project with a gypsy community.

Education

Graduate Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology at University of Coimbra
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001
TEFL Diploma (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) at i-to-i
August 1, 2004 - November 1, 2004
Master Degree in Editorial Studies at University of Aveiro
August 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007
PhD Candidate in Social and Cultural Anthropology at University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE)/NOVA University Lisbon
August 31, 2015 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization