Mafalda Vieira

Consultant | Environment and Circular Economy

mafalda.vieira@magellancircle.eu
+351 912 885 104

Mafalda Vieira holds a degree in Biology and a Master’s in Ecology and Environment from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto. A specialist in circular economy, sustainability and innovation, she is an active participant in European collaboration networks and programmes, including NetZeroCities and the EU Missions programme.

João Pacheco

Consultant | Environment and Circular Economy

joao.pacheco@magellancircle.eu
+351 910 603 250

João holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Ecology and Environment from the University of Porto, and is currently completing a Master’s in Economy and Environmental Management at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. Previously, he developed research work in ecology and biodiversity at CIBIO-InBio and participated in environmental impact and conservation projects.

Ana Cláudia Alves

Consultant | Environment and Circular Economy

Tel: +351 913 087 342
claudia.alves@magellancircle.eu

Ana Cláudia holds Master’s degrees in both International Politics (Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux) and International Relations (University of Coimbra), specialising in Peace, Security and Development Studies. She has experience of working within European institutions and has a strong foundation in project management and international affairs.

Marilena Branchina

Senior Consultant | Environment and Circular Economy Manager

Tel. +39 335 824 6524
marilena.branchina@magellancircle.eu

With a strong academic background, Marilena holds a degree in Political Science, a postgraduate degree in Diplomatic Careers and International and European Organisations, an Advanced Diploma in Fundraising and a Marie Curie Fellowship-RISE Programme. Marilena is also a certified Sustainability Manager.

Teresa Presas

Senior Advisor | Environment and Circular Economy

Tel: +32 (0) 47 583 7345
teresa.presas@magellancircle.eu

Teresa has over 30 years’ experience in the international industrial and business sector, working with multinational companies and European associations. She specialises in European affairs, management and strategic development, with a particular focus on sustainability issues. She was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Helsinki Aalto.

Hugo Marques Sousa

Senior Consultant | Environment and Circular Economy Manager

Tel: +351 917 172 165
hugo.sousa@magellancircle.eu

Hugo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics and Management, both from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Porto (UP). He has extensive experience of European funding, having worked on projects throughout their life cycles, as well as on international tenders, strategic consulting, research and communication activities.