Born in Brasília, Brazil, Manuela has settled in Ottawa and joined Bluesky to support ongoing efforts in research and analysis. Prior to joining Bluesky, Manuela gained broad experience at Carleton University’s Department of Political Science as a student Research Partner and at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as a Junior Research Analyst in strategic policy. Through these experiences, she developed and expanded her knowledge of, and ability to navigate the Canadian public policy environment.
Manuela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Global and International Studies with a Specialization in Global Politics from Carleton University, where she graduated with High Distinction and a Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement.