Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil & Orlando, Florida

Bio: I graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2025 with a major in Foreign Area Studies (Political Science track) and double minors in Portuguese and Spanish. During my undergraduate studies, I focused on Latin America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. My coursework emphasized security in Latin America and U.S. policy, and my capstone project examined potential U.S. policies to improve human rights and prevent democratic backsliding in Venezuela. This experience fueled my interest in policy research, deepened my understanding of regional challenges, and solidified my commitment to dedicating my career to strengthening ties between the United States and Latin American countries. As a military officer in the United States Air Force, I aspire to serve as a Foreign Area Officer, bridging the gap between the United States and its Latin American allies and security partners. Ultimately, I strive to become a military diplomat, representing the United States both domestically and abroad.

Research Area – Substantive: Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Backsliding, Political Instability, Policy Making, U.S-Latin American Relations, U.S-China Relations, Organized Crime

Research Area – Geographic: Brazil