Dr. Maíra Fedatto, PhD

Experience

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  Universidade de Brasília

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Developed engaging course materials for the Africa and International Politics module.• Facilitated discussions and collaborated with the module's Professor to create assessments that tested students' critical thinking and analytical skills.

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  Fiocruz

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Researcher

  • Conducted research on Global Health and International Development focusing on Brazilian Cooperation in Health.• Maintained relationships with public health agencies and policymakers like PAHO/WHO, enhancing collaboration opportunities.• Provided brief reports and articles for the website, contributing to knowledge dissemination in the field. Also supported the organisation of meetings and events.

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  UNESCO

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Technical Consultant

  • Evaluated academic and institutional activities at the Brazil-Africa Cooperation Centre for Technical Education aiming to assess the effectiveness and impact of this program, ensuring it aligned with both Brazilian international development goals and the needs of the participating countries. • Conducted research to synthesise gaps in technical education at partner countries.

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  CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

  Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Policy Consultant

  • Analysed and evaluated public policies for higher education in Brazil, focusing on improving internal processes.• Reviewed and improved international mobility programmes' guidelines, including scholarships and accountability, awarded by the Brazilian Ministry of Education.• Successfully restructured guidelines for full PhD abroad and professional Master programs sponsored by the Brazilian Ministry of Education.

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  Universidade de São Paulo

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2020

  Doctoral Researcher

  • Conducted in-depth research on global health governance, focusing on the World Health Organization's structure and functions, health systems like the Brazilian Unified Health System, and Brazil's health programs in Africa.• Analysed the relationships between major health actors, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, private sector, and academic institutions to identify successes and challenges in global health governance.

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  Núcleo de Estudos e Análises Internacionais (IPPRI/UNESP)

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2020

  Global Health Researcher
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  UNHCR

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Translator

  • Translated English-to-Portuguese documents from the United Nations, international NGOs and governments to support refugee status determination.• Ensured timely delivery of translated documents to aid in the refugee status determination process.

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  King's College London

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Conducted in-depth research on Conflict of Interest or Transparency at the World Health Organization, focusing on the Framework of Engagement with non-State actors.• Successfully secured a double Awarded Scholarship from FAPESP, recognising academic excellence and research contributions.• Developed strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities through extensive data analysis and literature review. • Led weekly seminars on global health topics for first-year undergraduate students, facilitating discussions on health systems and global health disparities.• Coordinated coursework and assessed student performance in the Introduction to Global Health module at King's College London.• Developed strong communication and leadership skills through seminar leadership, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

  • Researcher Phd Candidate

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Brasiliana - Journal for Brazilian Studies

  May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Peer Reviewer

  • Conducted thorough peer reviews of academic articles in Brazilian-related interdisciplinary topics for Brasiliana - Journal for Brazilian Studies.• Provided constructive feedback to authors to enhance the quality and impact of their research publications.

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  Kids Operating Room

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Developed six detailed reports on Latin American healthcare networks, financial aspects, and past health cooperation projects with international NGOs.• Assisted in decision-making by prioritizing countries based on need, capacity, and likelihood of support.

  • Director of Research and Advocacy

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Head of Research and Advocacy

    Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Latin America Healthcare Consultant

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2021