📍 Brasília - Brazil | 📧 [email protected] | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📊 www.carinavitral.com.br

JOURNEY

Economist, Master in Public Policy, and a dedicated scholar of Ecological Transformation. Currently, I serve as a Project Manager for the Ecological Transformation Plan at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance and I am pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Development at the University of Brasília (UnB). I am proud to be part of the first class of the School of Government and Development promoted for CEPAL and BNDES.

I work at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and innovation, developing projects that combine economic development with climate action. My mission is to connect governments, businesses, social movements, and international agencies—always with a focus on generating concrete impact.

I hold a Master’s degree in Public Policy from FGV and a Bachelor's in Economics from PUC-SP. My journey includes serving as President of the National Union of Students (UNE) from 2015 to 2017, running for public office, and building solid experience in institutional representation, government relations, and public engagement campaigns.

I have extensive experience in coordinating and implementing projects that promote economic development alongside decarbonization, with a focus on technological innovation for a sustainable economic transition. I enjoy turning ideas into actionable projects—leading consultancies that cover every step: from strategic design to execution and follow-up, mobilizing stakeholders, structuring processes, articulating fundraising, and delivering solutions with both economic and climate impact.

The values that guide my work are the same ones that drive my life: empathy to improve people's lives, purposeful political leadership, and the courage to act against injustice. I believe in women's leadership, the power of innovation, and sustainability as a meaningful path to development.

When I’m not working, I devote time to spirituality, enjoy fashion, design, and cinema, and deeply value moments with friends and family. I keep a hopeful eye on the future and a hands-on attitude in the present: bringing people together, building bridges, and making projects happen that tackle today’s challenges without compromising tomorrow.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ministry of Finance | 2023 - Present

Project Manager – Ecological Transformation Plan

• I coordinate strategic initiatives to align economic development with decarbonization, mobilizing investment and climate finance
• I work on public policy formulation and interministerial coordination, promoting integration between the productive sector, international organizations, and the government
• I lead projects focused on technological innovation and industrial decarbonization

National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FNDCT) | 2023 - Present

Board Member

• I contribute to setting strategic guidelines for innovation and scientific research funding in Brazil

São Paulo State Legislative Assembly | 2019 - 2022