Luiza Vilanova

Luiza Vilanova serves as the CEO and Founder of Tocando em Frente, where efforts include co-authoring a 6-month educational curriculum focused on inspirational leadership and establishing partnerships with numerous state and municipal governments. In addition, Luiza holds roles as a Young Leader at UNICEF, contributing to a youth-led movement for non-communicable disease prevention, and as a Summer Intern at Senado Federal, analyzing employment and healthcare policy amendments. Luiza also presides over the Strategic Committee of Movimento Acredito and is a Fellow at both Fundação Estudar and BRASA, recognized for outstanding leadership potential. A Laidlaw Scholar, Luiza has engaged in research on political renewal in Brazil. Recent internship experiences include roles at Gobierno de Goiás and Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, alongside a summer internship at Auna México. Luiza's educational background encompasses studies at Columbia University, Stanford University, and participation in various leadership academies.