Fernanda Zárate

Fernanda Z. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in environmental policy and engineering. Currently serving as a Policy Officer at the Forest Stewardship Council since June 2024, Fernanda previously held the position of Environmental Engineer at Petrobras Distribuidora S.A. from June 2017 to December 2019, and worked as a Management Agent for Ribeirao Preto Municipality from March 2015 to May 2017. Early career roles include Process Supervisor at Biotecs Engenharia e Comercio from October 2013 to March 2014 and Environmental Analyst at Geonew Consultoria e Servicos Geologicos Ltda from May 2012 to September 2013. Fernanda holds dual Master of Science degrees in Sustainable Development from Leipzig University and Hiroshima University, obtained between 2020 and 2023, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, completed in 2012.