Rafael Moralez

Rafael Moralez is an experienced professional in monitoring, evaluation, and socioeconomic research, currently serving as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at the Pan American Development Foundation, focusing on combating slavery-like work in Brazil's cattle production chain. Rafael's background includes roles as an associated researcher at Instituto Escolhas, where investigations on deforestation and informal economies were conducted, and as a socioeconomic research coordinator at Arcadis, leading studies for environmental reports related to mining operations. Academic credentials include a doctoral degree in Territory Planning and Management from Universidade Federal do ABC, alongside multiple master's degrees. Rafael has also contributed to educational initiatives in Mozambique and has extensive experience coordinating social projects aimed at economic empowerment for vulnerable populations.