**Documentary Photographer**, translator, interpreter, researcher, and human rights activist. Ambassador of the Instituto Jô Clemente (formerly APAE São Paulo), member of the Communication and Events Committee of the Brazilian Federation of Down Syndrome Associations’ Communication Board, and creator of the award-winning exhibition project **“InvisibiliDOWN: Essays on Racism and Down Syndrome”**—named one of the **50 Best Documentary Photography Projects in Latin America (2022)** by the Latin American Photography Foundation. Founder of the **Instituto InvisibiliDOWN** and evaluator for the Graduation Panel of the Photography Program at Centro Universitário Belas Artes during the **BA Creative Collectibles 2022**. Member of the **Compatibility Analysis Commission for Public Quota Policies (CAPC)** of São Paulo Municipality.
The photographic exhibition **“InvisibiliDOWN Origem”** has been showcased at:
- **Museu do Amanhã**, Rio de Janeiro (2022);
- **36th Brasília Book Fair**, Distrito Federal (2022);
- São Carlos, São Paulo, during the **Intellectual and Multiple Disability Awareness Week (2023)**, organized by the São Carlos Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities;
- **Barrier-Free Festival**, São Paulo (September 20–25, 2023), organized by the São Paulo Municipal Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities.
- **Museu do Amanhã**, Rio de Janeiro (2022);
- **36th Brasília Book Fair**, Distrito Federal (2022);
- São Carlos, São Paulo, during the **Intellectual and Multiple Disability Awareness Week (2023)**, organized by the São Carlos Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities;
- **Barrier-Free Festival**, São Paulo (September 20–25, 2023), organized by the São Paulo Municipal Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities.
### **2023 Highlights**
- **25th Applied Studies Week & Course Week** at Centro Universitário Belas Artes São Paulo – Lecture on *“InvisibiliDOWN Origem: Essays on Racism and Down Syndrome”*;
- **12th International Down Syndrome Symposium** (Ilhéus, Bahia) – Keynote on *“Racial Disparities in Down Syndrome”*;
- **1st Down Syndrome Symposium of Osasco and Region** – Talk on the *InvisibiliDOWN* project and advocacy for rights, hosted by Osasco’s Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities;
- **International Down Syndrome Day Event** (São Paulo) – Lecture on the invisibility of Black people with Down Syndrome and the *InvisibiliDOWN* project;
- **Expert Panel at IFF/Fiocruz** – *“Racial Disparities in the Social Visibility of People with Down Syndrome”*;
- **25th Nethis Fiocruz Debate Cycle** (Brasília) – Panelist at the Public Hearing on *“Inclusion of People with Disabilities Through Art”*;
- **UNICEF/Promundo’s National Launch of *Primeira Infância Antirracista*** – Participation in the web series featured on UNICEF’s platform;
- **SESC Black Art & Culture Festival for Youth** – Roundtable on *“Black Fatherhood”*;
- **Intellectual and Multiple Disability Awareness Week** (São Carlos) – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* exhibition and lecture on *“Inclusive Racism and Racial Disparities in Down Syndrome”*;
- **Barrier-Free Festival** (São Paulo) – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* exhibition.
- **25th Applied Studies Week & Course Week** at Centro Universitário Belas Artes São Paulo – Lecture on *“InvisibiliDOWN Origem: Essays on Racism and Down Syndrome”*;
- **12th International Down Syndrome Symposium** (Ilhéus, Bahia) – Keynote on *“Racial Disparities in Down Syndrome”*;
- **1st Down Syndrome Symposium of Osasco and Region** – Talk on the *InvisibiliDOWN* project and advocacy for rights, hosted by Osasco’s Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities;
- **International Down Syndrome Day Event** (São Paulo) – Lecture on the invisibility of Black people with Down Syndrome and the *InvisibiliDOWN* project;
- **Expert Panel at IFF/Fiocruz** – *“Racial Disparities in the Social Visibility of People with Down Syndrome”*;
- **25th Nethis Fiocruz Debate Cycle** (Brasília) – Panelist at the Public Hearing on *“Inclusion of People with Disabilities Through Art”*;
- **UNICEF/Promundo’s National Launch of *Primeira Infância Antirracista*** – Participation in the web series featured on UNICEF’s platform;
- **SESC Black Art & Culture Festival for Youth** – Roundtable on *“Black Fatherhood”*;
- **Intellectual and Multiple Disability Awareness Week** (São Carlos) – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* exhibition and lecture on *“Inclusive Racism and Racial Disparities in Down Syndrome”*;
- **Barrier-Free Festival** (São Paulo) – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* exhibition.
### **2022 Highlights**
- **Collective Exhibition *“Em Desconstrução”*** at Museu do Amanhã (Rio de Janeiro) – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* showcase;
- **36th Brasília Book Fair** – Exhibition and lecture;
- **Latin American Photography Foundation Award** – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* named one of Latin America’s 50 Best Documentary Photography Projects;
- **Webinar with Instituto Movimentarte** – *“Art as a Tool for Social Inclusion”*;
- **Paranapiacaba Photography Festival** – Lecture on *InvisibiliDOWN Origem*;
- **Iniciativa Kids Discussion Circle** – Talk on racial disparities in Down Syndrome and exhibition;
- **Talentos da Diversidade 2022 Award** – Recognition for advancing diversity and inclusion;
- **SESC SP Ideias Roundtable** – *“Atypical Parenthood and Social Visibility”*;
- **BIPOC Pitch Competition by 2gether International** (Washington, D.C.) – Jury member.
- **Collective Exhibition *“Em Desconstrução”*** at Museu do Amanhã (Rio de Janeiro) – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* showcase;
- **36th Brasília Book Fair** – Exhibition and lecture;
- **Latin American Photography Foundation Award** – *InvisibiliDOWN Origem* named one of Latin America’s 50 Best Documentary Photography Projects;
- **Webinar with Instituto Movimentarte** – *“Art as a Tool for Social Inclusion”*;
- **Paranapiacaba Photography Festival** – Lecture on *InvisibiliDOWN Origem*;
- **Iniciativa Kids Discussion Circle** – Talk on racial disparities in Down Syndrome and exhibition;
- **Talentos da Diversidade 2022 Award** – Recognition for advancing diversity and inclusion;
- **SESC SP Ideias Roundtable** – *“Atypical Parenthood and Social Visibility”*;
- **BIPOC Pitch Competition by 2gether International** (Washington, D.C.) – Jury member.
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