Maria Santos

Maria Santos is a skilled professional in the field of environmental policy and community engagement, currently serving as a Community Energy & Renewables Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Europe since March 2023, where advocacy for a democratized energy system takes precedence. Previous experience includes roles as a Climate Fresk Facilitator with tools for good, Project Manager and Policy Officer focused on energy and climate at ZERO - ASSOCIAÇÃO SISTEMA TERRESTRE SUSTENTÁVEL, and a Customer Solutions Expert at Pipedrive. Maria has a strong background in small-scale fisheries policy and NGO coordination, demonstrated through various positions, including serving as an NGO Coordinator at GASTagus. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and ongoing studies at Utrecht University.