Silvia Mendes dos Santos possesses extensive experience in public administration and tourism management. Currently serving as Chefe da Divisão de Turismo and Assessora de Vereação at Câmara Municipal de Loures since February 2014, Silvia provides support to the councilor overseeing the Municipal Police, Local Security Contract, Municipal Veterinary Services, and Tourism. Previously, Silvia coordinated the Digital Service Desk at SMAS de Loures and held various roles at ADSE, including Técnica Superior do Gabinete de Imagem e Comunicação. Silvia's academic qualifications include ongoing doctoral studies in Tourism at the University of Lisbon, a Master's degree in Public Administration from Iscte, and two Bachelor's degrees—one in European Studies and another in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (English Studies) from Universidade Aberta.