Before beginning my doctoral studies, I served as Director of Early Childhood Care at the Banco de Moçambique Children’s Centre and founded O Cantinho da Sissi, an inclusive preschool and educational TV program.
In 2025, I launched Inclusive Voices in Action, a national educational podcast and disability rights initiative in Mozambique, developed as part of my doctoral research. This podcast, available on my YouTube channel, addresses disability rights, educational access, scholarship opportunities, and leadership development for youth.

Grants & Awards 

 

My academic achievements have been recognized with:

• Best Student Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Management (Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Action, Mozambique – 2015).

• Distinction in Early Childhood Education and Play (Galway Technical Institute, Ireland – 2020).

• Two travel awards from the University of Arizona’s College of Education to present research at AERA (2024 - Philadelphia & 2025 - Colorado).

 📖Sharing Knowledge Through Publications

I have contributed to books, encyclopedia entries, and practitioner briefs, including:

• Navigating Cultural Dimensions as an International Student from the Global South – in the forthcoming Beyond Borders: Intercultural Education in the 21st Century

• Rethinking and Re-feeling Global Inclusive Education Praxis (co-author)

• “Inclusion and Early Childhood Education in Mozambique” – in the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Social Justice in Education

• I co-led the creation of a practitioner brief to improve policies and practices within Tucson Unified School District for multilingual learners with disabilities.

Collective Work & Advocacy

• I am an active member and facilitator in the Global Souths/Disability Studies Collective, contributing to collaborative scholarship and inclusive methodologies.

• In addition to academic collaborations, I contribute regularly to Jornal Notícias, one of Mozambique’s most widely read and trusted national newspapers especially valued by government officials and decision-makers. I invest in publishing here because of its broad accessibility, including distribution to remote areas, ensuring my advocacy reaches diverse audiences.

• I also serve as an editor and guest writer for Masoko, a Mozambican community newspaper, where I promote access to information and create a platform for discussion on critical social issues. Through my articles, I aim to influence change and stimulate public dialogue on disability rights, social inclusion, and broader community development. While my work often focuses on the lives and rights of persons with disabilities, its purpose extends to collective societal transformation, challenging stereotypes, promoting equity, and encouraging policies that benefit entire communities.

• Alongside my print and community media work, I use my YouTube channel as a digital platform to share Inclusive Voices in Action podcast episodes, interviews, and educational videos. These focus on disability rights, inclusive education, and opportunities for youth, making my advocacy accessible to both national and global audiences.

Mentorship & Professional Roles

• I serve as a mentor in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC) at the University of Arizona, a summer research and graduate preparation program housed within the Graduate College. In this role, I mentor a cohort of 12 undergraduate students, 10 psychology/education majors (with an interest in clinical or school psychology) and 2 STEM majors as part of their year-long participation in UROC’s AWARDS and UROC-PREP cohorts. 

• Beyond the classroom, I am also the Executive Director of Nakholwa Serviços in Mozambique, an organization dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, and engaged academic and professional community. Through Nakholwa Serviços’ mentorship program, I have guided approximately 15 students,  including two who have secured scholarships to study in the United States and one in Ireland. The program’s mission is to empower Mozambican youth, women, and professionals by fostering confidence, providing academic and career guidance, and supporting their long-term aspirations.

• In addition, I contribute to graduate student success at the University of Arizona as a Graduate Orientation Panelist. In this capacity, I share insights on academic life, professional development, and the transition into graduate study, offering practical strategies and encouragement to help incoming graduate students navigate their programs and achieve their goals.

• She was recently featured on a national broadcast by Rádio Moçambique  (Radio Mozambique) to discuss her educational podcast and its mission. 

• She remains deeply committed to advancing inclusive education, leadership, and equity, particularly for youth, girls, and children with disabilities in the Global South.

Ongoing Commitment

• I remain deeply committed to advancing inclusive education, leadership, and equity, particularly for youth, girls, and children with disabilities in the Global South. My work continues to bridge research, policy, and community engagement to create lasting, meaningful change.