Lucia Rodrigues Alves

Lucia Rodrigues Alves serves as the Diretora de Desenvolvimento de Negócios e Parcerias at the Wadhwani Foundation since March 2023, focusing on economic growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation in developing countries. Additionally, Lucia holds volunteer positions as President of BRAZ-TESOL and as an advisor on the Social Impact and Education Committees at PUC Angels, contributing to youth workforce training and educational leadership. With extensive experience in educational consultancy and management, Lucia has held roles including Franchise Director and Academic Director at Seven Idiomas, and Educational Coordinator and Graduate Professor at Universidade São Judas Tadeu. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from USP - Universidade de São Paulo.