Lucca is a lawyer with a degree in law from PUC-Rio, with an academic exchange in social sciences at Sciences Po Paris, and has a master’s degree in international politics from the  Institute of International Relations at PUC-Rio, where he wrote his dissertation on the financing of the Amazonian bio-economy.

He worked for a multinational company in the energy sector at their Rio de Janeiro and Paris offices. He was an associate of the Mattos Filho office for more than 7 years, where he advised Brazilian and foreign clients about raising funds in the financial and capital markets and coordinated a series of initiatives and publications involving sustainable finance.

He is a member of the Board of Favela Brass.

Suelen is a forest engineer, holds a Master's in Climate and Environment, an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management, and is a PhD candidate in Knowledge Engineering and Management. She has 20 years of professional experience in initiatives focused on science, forest conservation, sustainable development, and climate change, involving network collaboration, innovation, financing, and current technologies.

Gabriela is an economist with a Master's degree in Economic Development from the Federal University of Paraná and a Bachelor's degree in Economic Sciences from the Federal University of Espírito Santo.

Before working at BANDES, she was an economic analyst at Fiesp and a project analyst at Sebrae/ES. She has experience in project and contract management, as well as in analyses and studies of economic development, with a focus on regional development and the economy of Espírito Santo.

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is the main financing agent for development in Brazil. Since its foundation, in 1952, the BNDES has played a fundamental role in stimulating the expansion of industry and infrastructure in the country.

Over the course of the Bank’s history, its operations have evolved in accordance with the Brazilian socio-economic challenges, and now they include support for exports, technological innovation, sustainable socio-environmental development and the modernization of public administration.

The IDB works to improve the quality of life for millions of people across more than 26 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the region. It provides financial and technical support to national and sub-national governments, as well as other entities, while conducting cutting-edge research.

The IDB drives progress in key areas such as health, education, infrastructure, climate action, and diversity, with the goal of reducing poverty and enhancing lives throughout the region.

Marcelo focuses on implementing international programs funded by philanthropic and multilateral organizations to improve local government effectiveness across Latin America.

With extensive experience in the public sector, Marcelo has served as a Specialist in Public Policies and Government Management at the Brazilian Federal Government, holding leadership roles in various governmental bodies, including the São Paulo State and Municipal Governments, where he coordinated innovation,  data and technology initiatives. He has also led impactful projects with organizations like the Arapyaú Foundation and the Conectar Consortium. Marcelo holds a Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas.