Maria João Andrade

Maria João Andrade has an extensive work experience in the Videogames and Tech Industries. Maria João began their career in 2015 as a Clinical Psychologist at a Private Clinic. In 2016, they became a Psychologist and Head Coordinator of the "Player Support" Department at Grow uP Gaming - Association. Maria João also held an Article Writer role at Rubber Chicken from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, they were a Coordinator and Psychologist for the Social Responsibility and Health Department at FPESPORTS/FEPODELE - Federação Portuguesa de Desporto Eletrónico. From 2017 to 2022, Maria João held roles as a HR Specialist and Talent Acquisition Partner at Miniclip, as well as a Player Experience Representative. Maria João then moved to FRVR in 2022 as a Talent Development Advocate and HR Business Partner. Most recently, Maria João began their role as Head of People and Culture / Head of HR at Aptoide in 2022.

Maria João Andrade has an extensive education history. Maria João obtained their PhD in Clinical & Health Psychology from Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada in 2019. In 2018, they completed a Development of High Performance Teams Course at Portuguese Psychologists Order. In 2015, they obtained a CCP - Certificate of Pedagogical Skills from ADLML - Associação de Desenvolvimento, Porto (Portugal). In the same year, they also obtained Post-Graduation Degrees in Clinical Sexology and Couples Therapy from INSPSIC - Instituto Português de Psicologia e outras Ciências. In 2012, they obtained a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology from Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada and in 2001, they obtained a First Certificate in English (FCE)/ Cambridge ESOL Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International from Cambridge School / University of Cambridge, Lisboa (Portugal). Additionally, they obtained a Human Resources Foundations certification from LinkedIn in January 2023.