Gabriella Melo

Gabriella Melo has extensive experience in cultural action, youth participation, and community development, currently serving as a Chargée de mission at the Département de l'Ardèche since September 2018, focusing on audiovisual and plastic arts, as well as coordinating the AJIR project. Prior to this role, Gabriella held various positions at the Syndicat Mixte du Pays de l'Ardèche Méridionale from November 2008 to December 2016, where responsibilities included coordinating youth initiatives and sustainable development efforts. Earlier career experience includes a role as an Assistante at INSA Lyon. Gabriella holds two Master's degrees in Sociology from École normale supérieure de Lyon and Université Lumière Lyon 2, complemented by international academic exposure in Latin American studies and public policies from The University of Texas at Austin, and an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.