John Schulz

John Schulz is the President of the Instituto Lima Barreto, a social organization founded in 2020 that focuses on education, culture, and public policies to promote social justice with inclusion and equal opportunities in Brazil.15

Background and Career

John Schulz is an American historian who has been living in Brazil since the 1970s.5 He has an academic background in economic history, having studied at prestigious institutions such as Yale and Princeton.2 Schulz is the author of the book "O Exército na Política" (The Army in Politics), which explores the role of the military in Brazilian politics.4

Professional Roles

In addition to his position at Instituto Lima Barreto, John Schulz has several other professional engagements:

1. Partner at Queluz Asset Management LP: Schulz is involved in the financial market through this role.3
2. Chairman of the Board at Instituto Lima Barreto.3

Involvement with Instituto Lima Barreto

As one of the founders of Instituto Lima Barreto in 2020, John Schulz has been instrumental in shaping the organization's vision and activities.1 The institute, which started its operations in Rio de Janeiro, pays homage to the Brazilian author Afonso Henriques de Lima Barreto and focuses on projects for students in public education systems.1

Under Schulz's leadership, the institute has been involved in various initiatives, including book launches and academic events. For example, in November 2023, the institute organized the launch of Schulz's book "O Exército Na Política" at an event that brought together scholars and public figures.4