Laís Higashi

Intern at Global Resilience Partnership
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Location
Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda, RW
Languages
  • Português Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Inglês Full professional proficiency
  • Francês Limited working proficiency
  • Espanhol Limited working proficiency

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Illac Angelo Diaz

Lais has managed to show great leadership in the field of clean energy access in Brazil. Through the Liter of Light program she continually empowers young people to get involved in solving energy poverty in the different regions and build their leadership to scale the program.

Tayana Ortix Lopes

Laís is an exceptional leader that I had the pleasure to work with her closely from 2016 to 2018. She is an extremely competent professional with management and social skills noticed by her leadership as the president of Liter of Light Brazil. Additionally, she is very dynamic and uses the entrepreneurship to implement successful projects engaging and supporting local communities in all over Brazil. Hence, this in of the reasons that make Liter of Light a very unique place to work as a volunteer. She is passionate about social business and I am very fortunate to have her in my life as she taught me so much about working with purpose and to change positively people’s life throughout our energy, habilities and love.

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Experience

    • Sweden
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      - Working with the UNDP program ISGAP (Small Grant Aggregator Platform) in creating impact strategies to support the fundraising, business plan, scaling, and operation of climate resilience projects in Nepal, Tanzania, Uganda, India and Vanuatu. - Working with the UNDP program ISGAP (Small Grant Aggregator Platform) in creating impact strategies to support the fundraising, business plan, scaling, and operation of climate resilience projects in Nepal, Tanzania, Uganda, India and Vanuatu.

    • Brazil
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • Sep 2022 - Present

    • President
      • Mar 2016 - Sep 2022

      - Structured and consolidated the organisation in Brazil- Managed a hired team and +200 volunteers across 6 cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Campina Grande, Brasília, and Manaus- Created and standardised essential processes, roles and activities- Consolidated the organization's revenue streams and achieved a sustainable business model- Developed key partnerships, particularly with multinationals and leading energy companies- Increased the scale from 90 to 3,700 solar solutions installed in the 5 regions of the country- Expanded the impact to more than 20,000 people residing in riverine, indigenous, quilombola, rural and urban communities without adequate access to electricity Show less

    • Founder of Litro de Luz São Paulo
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

      - Founded and led the first team, activities and projects in Sao Paulo.

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • One Young World Ambassador
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

      - Awarded with full scholarship among 50,000 applicants (acceptance rate of less than 1%) - Participated in the event that brings together 2,000+ young leaders from every country and sector working to accelerate social impact - Awarded with full scholarship among 50,000 applicants (acceptance rate of less than 1%) - Participated in the event that brings together 2,000+ young leaders from every country and sector working to accelerate social impact

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Yunus & Youth Fellow 2018
      • May 2018 - Oct 2018

      - Selected among 220 candidates from 55 countries - Engaged in an international acceleration program for social entrepreneurs to support the development of business models and improve entrepreneurial skills - Selected among 220 candidates from 55 countries - Engaged in an international acceleration program for social entrepreneurs to support the development of business models and improve entrepreneurial skills

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fellow 2017 at Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation
      • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

      - Selected among 1800 candidates and awarded a full scholarship to attend the program - Engaged in a 3-week international leadership and cooperation course with young leaders from 20 countries - Selected among 1800 candidates and awarded a full scholarship to attend the program - Engaged in a 3-week international leadership and cooperation course with young leaders from 20 countries

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ambassador among Brazil Conference at Harvard & MIT 2016
      • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

      - Selected from 2,000 candidates and awarded a scholarship to attend the event - Represented the Brazilian youth at the event, promoted by Harvard & MIT students to discuss problems and solutions for Brazil, with the role to spread the knowledge acquired - Selected from 2,000 candidates and awarded a scholarship to attend the event - Represented the Brazilian youth at the event, promoted by Harvard & MIT students to discuss problems and solutions for Brazil, with the role to spread the knowledge acquired

    • Bangladesh
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Immersion Program
      • Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

      - Awarded with an Entrepreneurship Scholarship by the University of São Paulo - Participated in a Social Business Program, including an interview with Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize winner), discussions with international students and social business experts, meetings in Grameen companies (e.g. Grameen Bank) and field visits to rural villages in Bangladesh - Awarded with an Entrepreneurship Scholarship by the University of São Paulo - Participated in a Social Business Program, including an interview with Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize winner), discussions with international students and social business experts, meetings in Grameen companies (e.g. Grameen Bank) and field visits to rural villages in Bangladesh

    • Brazil
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

      - Supported portfolio management (investment analysis of companies from different industries, development of analysis models) - Supported the commercial area - Supported portfolio management (investment analysis of companies from different industries, development of analysis models) - Supported the commercial area

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

      - Researched trends in different industries - Designed strategy and innovation methodology for clients - Supported the preparation and delivery of strategic consulting projects - Researched trends in different industries - Designed strategy and innovation methodology for clients - Supported the preparation and delivery of strategic consulting projects

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales
      • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

    • Brazil
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Events and Marketing
      • Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

    • NGO Consulting
      • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

      - Worked as consultant to MCSJ, NGO that supports children, young people and the elderly in a low-income community. - Worked as consultant to MCSJ, NGO that supports children, young people and the elderly in a low-income community.

Education

  • Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2022 - 2023
  • School of Economics, Administration and Accounting, University of São Paulo
    Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
    2011 - 2016
  • KEDGE Business School
    Master in Management, Double Degree
    2014 - 2014

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