Deputy Head of the Health Determinants and Inequality Unit of the European Commission.

In this position, has been directly responsible for the nutrition, physical activity and alcohol files, including reformulation and marketing issues.

Has been invited to collaborate with the Cochrane Review, The Economist, several think tanks in the area of public health, and forecasting initiatives.

Previously Head of communication of the Commission's Representation in Lisbon; worked in the Cabinet of the Secretary of State for Employment of Portugal, as an Investment Advisor at the Portuguese Investment Agency and in research and consultancy.

As a volunteer, occasionally lectures at the university and has organized a Public speaking and Debating Academy. Graduated in Economics, holds a MSc. in Management and a degree in History.