I am an empirical economist that studies the challenges facing agribusiness organizations .

My goal is to identify the tools and policies that help overcome these challenges. 

My Degrees are in the field of Applied Economics: 

• Ph.D., Texas A&M University

• M.S., University of São Paulo 

• B.S., Federal University of Viçosa  

I was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago, University of Manitoba, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My research experience extends to works for USDA, IPEA, FGV, FIPE, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Among other jobs in companies, I highlight my role as a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). My training also includes summer courses at IMPA and Babson College, besides a MicroMaster from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). My teaching experience involves classes at Fundação Dom Cabral, Laureate International Universities, Federal University of Itajubá, and Texas A&M University.