Margarida Soares

Margarida Valadas Soares is a Senior Program Manager at Bridge for Billions, focusing on the implementation of IDEA programs with the United Nations for Industrial Development (UNIDO) and environmental restoration initiatives with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and the Amazon since September 2021. Concurrently, Margarida serves as Programs Director and has held various roles at IES-Social Business School, including Social Innovation Mentor & Trainer and Head of Product since December 2018. Prior experiences include operational management roles at Indie Campers and Optylon Group, as well as quality auditing and guest experience management. Margarida holds a Master's degree in Law and Legal Practice from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa and is currently pursuing a degree in Video & Motion Design at FLAG. Additionally, Margarida earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa and participated in an Erasmus Program at Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. Early education includes a focus on artistic production at Escola Artística António Arroio.