Rafael Maranhao

Rafael Maranhao serves as the World Para Sports Communications Lead at the International Paralympic Committee since July 2022, overseeing media and content production for the five International Sports Federations under IPC's governance. Previously, Rafael held the position of Senior Public Relations Manager at the International Paralympic Committee from May 2017 to July 2021, where communication strategies were developed to enhance the visibility of the Paralympic Movement and its athletes. Prior experience includes serving as Head of Communications for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, managing media relations for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, and working in communications roles for major events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Rafael began a journalism career in Brazil, contributing to various media outlets over several years, and holds postgraduate degrees in Media and Communication Studies from Stockholm University and Social Communications from Universidade Federal Fluminense.