Karina Almeida is a Brazilian professional with an extensive background in finance, economics, and advocacy. She holds a Certificate in Financial Management from Insper and a degree in Economics, with a specialization in Monetary Policy and Financial Markets, from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie. Karina has worked with several organizations, including Endeavor Brasil and CNPq, in roles such as Advocacy Coordinator, Research Analyst, Science Initiation Scholar, and Project Manager. She was also a member of MackEmpreende, Mackenzie Presbyterian University's Entrepreneurship League. Karina's experience in financial management, economics, and advocacy highlights her expertise in capital access, diversity and inclusion, and research analysis.