Cassia Moraes

Cassia Moraes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in climate action and sustainable development. Currently serving as the Partnerships Manager for Strategic Programmes at Climate-KIC since March 2022, Cassia is responsible for partner engagement, funding opportunities, and program development within a major public-private partnership in climate innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Youth Climate Leaders, Cassia focuses on empowering youth through training and networking to enhance career opportunities in climate change. Additional roles include serving as a lecturer at Burgundy School of Business and previously holding key positions at Centro Brasil no Clima and Fórum Brasileiro de Mudança do Clima, where Cassia played a significant role in climate policy and stakeholder engagement. Cassia holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a degree in International Affairs from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho.