Fernanda Zárate

Fernanda Z. is a seasoned environmental professional currently serving as a Policy Officer at the Forest Stewardship Council since June 2024. Previous experience includes roles as an Environmental Engineer at Petrobras Distribuidora S.A. from June 2017 to December 2019, and as a Management Agent for Ribeirao Preto Municipality from March 2015 to May 2017. Fernanda also worked as a Process Supervisor at Biotecs Engenharia e Comercio from October 2013 to March 2014, and as an Environmental Analyst at Geonew Consultoria e Servicos Geologicos Ltda from May 2012 to September 2013. Academic qualifications include dual Master of Science degrees in a Joint International Master's Program in Sustainable Development from Leipzig University and Hiroshima University (2020-2023), along with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2008-2012).