I hold a degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Goiás (2000), a Master’s (2007) and a PhD in Ecology from the State University of Campinas (2012), and a postdoctoral fellowship in Amphipod Systematics from the National Museum/UFRJ (2017). Currently, I am a Research Collaborator at the Department of Animal Biology, IB - UNICAMP, and I also work as a consultant, specializing in crustaceans.

My expertise lies in marine benthic ecology, Amphipoda ecology and taxonomy, teaching, scientific consulting, and science communication. I have participated in scientific expeditions to Brazilian oceanic islands, including Atol das Rocas, Fernando de Noronha, and the São Pedro and São Paulo Archipelago.

Between 2018 and 2020, I developed the Mandakaru Ciência science communication project (@mandakaru.ciencia on Instagram and Facebook), aiming to make science more accessible to a broader audience. From 2023 to 2024, I worked as a Science Teacher in Elementary Education, sharing my passion for science with young students.

In addition to my research and teaching, I was a volunteer coordinator for the Cursinho Popular at the Unicamp Workers’ Union (STU) from 2018 to 2022, contributing to the democratization of access to higher education.

My interests include marine benthic ecology, environmental consulting, science education, and advocating for the recognition of Black women in science. I am actively engaged in initiatives to make science more accessible, diverse, and inclusive.