Ana Sofia Monteiro

Ana Sofia Monteiro is an experienced professional in community-based protection and project management, currently serving as a Project Manager and Trainer at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, where responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and evaluation of national projects. Previous roles include Policy Coordinator and Project Manager at Unite Global Parliamentarians Network, focusing on drug policy reform, and Community Liaison Officer at Digestive Cancers Europe, where strategy design for a network of member organizations was emphasized. Ana also has experience in teaching conflict resolution at the National Defense Institute, consultancy roles with the Cruz Vermelha, and participation in initiatives to support refugee women's safety and education. A background in coaching and yoga instruction complements a strong academic foundation, including a PhD in Globalization Studies from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and various postgraduate qualifications in health sociology, management, local development, and crisis communication.