Mariana Matos

Mariana Matos is currently employed as a Research Officer at Correlation - European Harm Reduction Network and serves as a Medewerker Nachtopvang at De Regenboog Groep since January 2024, where Mariana also holds the position of Advocacy & Research Trainee and Psychosocial Support Trainee, respectively. Prior to these roles, Mariana completed a traineeship as a Psychologist at Associação para o Planeamento da Familia, focusing on projects related to the gypsy community and sexual education. Additional experience includes an internship at Direção Geral de Reinserção e Serviços Prisionais, where duties encompassed both pre-sentence and post-sentential phases, and work as a Victim Advocate at APAV, gaining insights into psychological assessment and crisis intervention for crime victims. Mariana holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Health from both Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto and KU Leuven, along with an Advanced Specialization in Forensic Psychology and another in Human Resource Management from Instituto CRIAP. Educational background includes a Licenciatura in Psychology and secondary education in Languages and Humanities.