Experience

Alpha6

• Brazil
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordenadora de Projetos Especiais

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Nossos projetos em desenvolvimento atualmente são: 1) retrovit de veículos comerciais (vans e veiculos de carga) a combustão em elétricos; e 2) desenvolvimento de dispositivos de segurança para trasnporte de usuários de cadeiras de rodas Nossos projetos em desenvolvimento atualmente são: 1) retrovit de veículos comerciais (vans e veiculos de carga) a combustão em elétricos; e 2) desenvolvimento de dispositivos de segurança para trasnporte de usuários de cadeiras de rodas



Escola Paulista de Medicina - EPM/UNIFESP

• Brazil
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Afilliated Professor/Researcher - Vice Coordinator of the Work Group in Longevity Innovation

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Technocare

• Brazil
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

• Founder - Consultora em Inovação, Inclusão, Longevidade e Tecnologia

  • Jun 2000 - Present

  Founder, TechnoCare is a company whose work is focused on Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology. She is the CEO, clinical team coordinator and works as assistive technology provider. Technocare mission includes promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and elderly with sole purpose of promoting an inclusive culture and building a society for all, through actions to the development and implementation of public policies, research and knowledge management, as well as strategies and intersectoral partnerships with government and civil society. . Below some of the actions that we perform:1 - Development of Technological Innovations (Product and Process) in partnership with many companies in Brazil and abroad;2 - Advisory and employees training at Companies which have actions involved with the rights of the elderly and disabled (disabled works inclusion; disabled student inclusion; environmental accessibility; inclusion culture)3 - Development and Implementation of customized projects to implement aasssitive technology services and programs, private and public sector.4 - Consultancy for the Development of strategies and actions based on the Universal Design Principles;5 - Partnership in the Implementation of Policies for People with Disabilities and Older People in different sectors;6-Develops and offers customized professional courses for the implementation and modernization of Development Services, Manufacturing and Dispensing of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Wheelchairs, among other assistive products, to public and private organizations. Holds partnership with Universities for doing some of the courses.7 - Planning on the development and training of technical and pedagogical teams8 – Clients assistance (all ages and all disabilities) : assessment, provision and follow up of assistive technology devices9 - Develops scientifical researchOur team consists of highly skilled professionals with a proven technical-scientific and educational experience. Show less

• Acessibility and Assistive Technology

  • Feb 2000 - Present



Massiraa

• France
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Scientific Officer

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  I am responsible to develop and coordinate education and research activities which the primary goal is to offer opportunities for rehabilitation and inclusive education professionals from UAE and GCC countries to improve their knowledge, and to provide people of determination and their families to reach a level of knowledge that allows them to give a wise opinion about the assistive products and related services that are offered to them. I am responsible to develop and coordinate education and research activities which the primary goal is to offer opportunities for rehabilitation and inclusive education professionals from UAE and GCC countries to improve their knowledge, and to provide people of determination and their families to reach a level of knowledge that allows them to give a wise opinion about the assistive products and related services that are offered to them.



TechBalance

• Brazil
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Reseacher and New Business Developer

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2023



Araucárias Residencial Senior

• Itapetininga, São Paulo, Brazil

• Diretora do Araucárias Residencial Day Care

  • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023



Federal University of Uberlândia - School of Electric Engineering

• Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

• Innovation Assistant/Researcher

  • Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

  We are developing a Telerehabilitation platform. We are developing a Telerehabilitation platform.



Key2Enable Assistive Technology

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Scientific Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2022

  Responsible for managing the scientific, technological, and research operations to plan for the future: setting relevant priorities within the organization; aligning priorities with those of the organization's overall mission; overseeing research projects; developing new processes/technologies according to the markets and clients demands; staying up-to-date on industry trends; advising the organization regarding scientific matters; identifying new research opportunities; coordinating research activities; serving various public relations roles. Show less



Mais Diferenças - Educação e Inclusão Social

• Brazil
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistive Technology Specialist

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2022

  Desenvolvo pesquisas, formação, e assessoria técnica acerca do uso da Tecnologia Assistiva na Educação e Cultura Inclusiva nos diversos projetos nacionais e internacionais que a Mais Diferenças desenvolve.

• Consultora

  • Feb 2006 - Mar 2012



Emirates for Community Empowerment

• United Arab Emirates
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disability Research Lead

  • Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Lead research and program development to promote the inclusion of people of determination in the UAE throughout a cooperative system. Lead research and program development to promote the inclusion of people of determination in the UAE throughout a cooperative system.



JUMPER Equipment and Wheelchairs

• Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil

• Senior Consultant

  • Apr 2011 - May 2022

  Atua no desenvolvimento de novos produtos, na analise estratégica de mercado nacional e internacional, ministrando treinamento e capacitação da equipe e suporte a clientes no território nacional com maior ênfase nos estados de Minas Gerais e São Paulo. Atua no desenvolvimento de novos produtos, na analise estratégica de mercado nacional e internacional, ministrando treinamento e capacitação da equipe e suporte a clientes no território nacional com maior ênfase nos estados de Minas Gerais e São Paulo.



Ammbr Limited

• United Arab Emirates
• Blockchain Services

• Senior Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

  Conduct research and plan the creation and launch of a health-focused technology venture. The specific area of this venture is for holistic management and assistance centered on “People of Determination” or people with chronic disabilities Conduct research and plan the creation and launch of a health-focused technology venture. The specific area of this venture is for holistic management and assistance centered on “People of Determination” or people with chronic disabilities



ProvenMed®

• United Arab Emirates
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Medical & Scientific Lead

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Lead the clinical research projects: I am responsible for the clinical research projects worldwide in partnership with health, research, and educational organizations – from studies design up to publication; specialized technical support on the development of new devices. , and develop the right market access strategy to Position ActivGo in the American market. Lead the clinical research projects: I am responsible for the clinical research projects worldwide in partnership with health, research, and educational organizations – from studies design up to publication; specialized technical support on the development of new devices. , and develop the right market access strategy to Position ActivGo in the American market.



Jade Autism

• Brazil
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CKO - Chief Knowledge Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

  1) Lead JADE Autism market research, and cultural adaptation of our web platform for assessment and intervention with persons from the Autism Spectrum Disorders, in the Arabic/Islam countries, including advising 2 interns from Arizona University; 2) Support the Brazilian´s team; 3) Aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission, and vision; 4) Represent JADE in funding/accelerators competitions 1) Lead JADE Autism market research, and cultural adaptation of our web platform for assessment and intervention with persons from the Autism Spectrum Disorders, in the Arabic/Islam countries, including advising 2 interns from Arizona University; 2) Support the Brazilian´s team; 3) Aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission, and vision; 4) Represent JADE in funding/accelerators competitions



Associação Brasileira da Indústria, Comércio e Serviços de Tecnologia Assistiva - ABRIDEF

• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

• Scientific Director

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2020

  Ofereceu suporte técnico às organizações associadas (fabricantes, importadores, distribuidores, revendas e prestadores de serviços de Tecnologia Assistiva) no desenvolvimento de novos produtos; inclusão de novos produtos no mercado nacional; realização de pesquisas de mercado nacionais e internacionais, pesquisas clinicas; orientação quanto aos processos da ANVISA e INMETRO para a certificação dos produtos assistivos; assessoria para a incorporação de seus produtos no Sistema Único de Saúde por meio dos processos exigidos pela CONITEC ( Comissão Nacional de Incorporação de Tecnologias no Sistema Único de Saúde); entre outras ações. Atuou ativamente para a concretização de parcerias entre a ABRIDEF e: 1) Resna : Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Dra. Maria organizou vários encontros entre a RESNA e a ABRIDEF nos Estados Unidos, e on line; criou uma proposta de certificação dos profissionais brasileiros como especialistas segundo os moldes da RESNA na América do Norte. 2) ATIA: Assistive Techonology Industry Association, USA. Dra. Maria estabeleceu os contatos iniciais, reuniões nos Estados Unidos, discussão e implementação dos protocolos de parceria. 3) Centro Nacional de Referência em Tecnologia Assistiva (CNRTA no Centro de Tecnologia da Informação (CTI) Renato Archer, em Campinas. 4) INMETRO 5) Center for Assistive Technology da State University of New York at Buffalo Representação da ABRIDEF em eventos técnicos-científicos, e feira de produtos, nacionais e internacionais, na busca incessante de inovações e melhoria das condições de fabrico e comércio dos produtos assistivos no cenário nacional, além da promoção de atividades formativas para profissionais de todas as áreas de conhecimento em Tecnologia Assistiva. Além disso, nos representou nas reuniões da Comissão de Estudo ABNT/CB-26 - COMITÊ BRASILEIRO ODONTO-MÉDICO-HOSPITALAR. Show less



Freedom Veículos Elétricos LTDA

• Brazil
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2017

  Participação em feiras internacionais de Tecnologia Assistiva com fins de análise produtos concorrentes, pesquisa de componentes, inovações e prospecção de mercado (ATIA, Orlando em 2013 e Düsseldorf, 2014).  Participação em feiras nacionais de Tecnologia Assistiva com fins de análise produtos concorrentes, pesquisa de componentes, inovações e prospecção de mercado de 2012 a 2018. Colaboração no desenvolvimento de novos produtos, aprimoramento dos existentes, desde a concepção até teste clínico (de 2012 a 2019). Assessoria técnica a equipe de vendas. Realização de cursos para educação continuada em prescrição de cadeiras de rodas e adequação postural para profissionais da área da saúde que atuam na reabilitação de pessoas com deficiência, em instituições públicas e privadas em todo território nacional, com exceção da Região Norte, de 2014 a 2017. Organização de eventos técnicos científicos (de 2012 a 2017). Show less



Educational Lucas Machado Foundation, (Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais)

• Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

• Research Faculty

  • May 2000 - Nov 2013

  2000 – 2013 : Pos Graduate/Certification Courses Director (Gerontology, and Assistive Technology); Faculty Member 2007 - 2008 : Executive Coordinator of the Distance Medical Education 2000 - 2002 Titular Professor, Credit Hours: 12 2001 - 2010 - , St. Joseph Hospital Member of the ethics committee and research. 8/2000 to 2002 Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Level: Undergraduate. Disciplines Taught • Methodology of scientific research • Occupational Health and Ergonomics • Kinesiotherapy • Biophysics • Aging and Health of the Elderly • Elderly Rehabilitation 6/2000 to 2002 Management and Administration, St. Joseph Hospital, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Aging and assistance. Position or Function Manager and coordinator of Research Activities and Continuing Education. 6/2000 - 2002 Research and Development, St. Joseph Hospital, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Aging and assistance. Research lines: • aging and hospitalization • risk management portfolio elderly • preventive rehabilitation • cost-effectiveness of interventions • education of health professionals 6/2000 to 2002 : Coordination of outpatient care, hospital and home care for the elderly. 2/2001 - 12/2001 Internship, University Hospital St. Joseph Care Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Aging. Stage held: Supervisor curricular undergraduate course in Occupational Therapy Show less



Centro Interdisciplinar de Assistencia e Pesquisa em Envelhecimento

• Presidente

  • Sep 2002 - Nov 2012

  Captação de Recursos, produção e gestão de projetos. coordenação de pesquisa e dos projetos de educação. Captação de Recursos, produção e gestão de projetos. coordenação de pesquisa e dos projetos de educação.



Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of São Paulo

• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

• Senior Occupational Therapist

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Occupational Therapist coordinator of the Seating and Positioning Clinic , Seating and Positioning Certification Course Director Occupational Therapist coordinator of the Seating and Positioning Clinic , Seating and Positioning Certification Course Director



Programa Providência

• Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brasil

• Scientific Researcher

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Principal Researcher of Research Projects: Revealing the conditions of life of the elderly living in the Village Structural (favela)– DF. Project Funded by the Brasilia Secretariat of Science and Technology. Principal Researcher of Research Projects: Revealing the conditions of life of the elderly living in the Village Structural (favela)– DF. Project Funded by the Brasilia Secretariat of Science and Technology.



Brazilian Ministery of Social Development and Ministery of Health

• Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brasil

• Scientific Researcher

  • Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  consultant / researcher, Principal Investigator . Research Project: Characterization of the performance of the National Health System (SUS) and the National Social System (SUAS) in public and private nursing homes in the country. Projetc funded by the National Health and the Social Development Ministery. consultant / researcher, Principal Investigator . Research Project: Characterization of the performance of the National Health System (SUS) and the National Social System (SUAS) in public and private nursing homes in the country. Projetc funded by the National Health and the Social Development Ministery.



Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de MG

• Professora de Pós Graduação

  • 2000 - 2010



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Professor

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

  Teaching and advisor to the students from the Distance Learning Occupational Therapy Master Program. Teaching and advisor to the students from the Distance Learning Occupational Therapy Master Program.



Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

• Brazil
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Faculty and Researcher

  • Feb 2003 - Dec 2005

  I was part of the coordination of the Integrated Accessibility Lab, which is integrated research, development, and monitoring of specific products for people with disabilities based on the Universal Design concept. This Lab was integrated into 3 Departments: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, and Physical Therapy. I was part of the coordination of the Integrated Accessibility Lab, which is integrated research, development, and monitoring of specific products for people with disabilities based on the Universal Design concept. This Lab was integrated into 3 Departments: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, and Physical Therapy.



University President Antonio Carlos, UNIPAC

• Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brasil

• Titular Professor, Occupational Therapy Course Director

  • Feb 2002 - Dec 2004

  Occupational Therapy Course Director, Undergraduate and Graduate Professor Research and Development, Faculty of Technology and Sciences: • Assistive Technology - Computer Resources for handicapped • Need for Rehabilitation Services in the Paraopeba Upper Region, MG • Implementation of Rehabilitation Services in the Public Network (including PSF) in the Upper Paraopeba, MG. Occupational Therapy Course Director, Undergraduate and Graduate Professor Research and Development, Faculty of Technology and Sciences: • Assistive Technology - Computer Resources for handicapped • Need for Rehabilitation Services in the Paraopeba Upper Region, MG • Implementation of Rehabilitation Services in the Public Network (including PSF) in the Upper Paraopeba, MG.



Gerocare Consulting Training and Assistance In Gerontology Ltda

• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

• CEO

  • Mar 1996 - Mar 2000

  Partner-Owner, Firm specializing in senior home care, works in the private area. Provides home care (including home health care), outsources rehabilitation services specialist - top-level and nursing - in long-term and short-stay for seniors; outpatient rehabilitation services, consultancy, and implementation to improve services for seniors; training health professionals at all levels in elderly care. Search for products, services, assistive technology. Partner-Owner, Firm specializing in senior home care, works in the private area. Provides home care (including home health care), outsources rehabilitation services specialist - top-level and nursing - in long-term and short-stay for seniors; outpatient rehabilitation services, consultancy, and implementation to improve services for seniors; training health professionals at all levels in elderly care. Search for products, services, assistive technology.



São Camilo University Center

• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

• Professor titular

  • Feb 1997 - Dec 1999

  Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Level: Undergraduate. Disciplines Taught • Introduction to Occupational Therapy • Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Level: Undergraduate. Disciplines Taught • Introduction to Occupational Therapy • Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy



USP - Universidade de São Paulo

• Brazil
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visitant Faculty

  • Feb 1996 - Dec 1999

  Faculty Member and Researcher. Participation in the design and implementation of the Laboratory for the Study and Research in Assistive Technology of the Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy FMUSP - Reata Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology. Faculty Member and Researcher. Participation in the design and implementation of the Laboratory for the Study and Research in Assistive Technology of the Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy FMUSP - Reata Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology.



Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP

• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

• Research Staff

  • Feb 1995 - Dec 1999

  Coordinator of Occupational Therapy Service at the Center for the Study of Aging. As regular student of the doctoral program, she was responsible for all occupational therapy services, supervision of students in improvement program funded FUNDAP, coordinator of improvement course in gerontology, participation in research projects underway in Center for Aging Studies- UNIFESP Supervision of students theoretical and practical course of improvement funded FUNDAP; classes Course in Geriatrics; Taught Classes at the University of the Third Age Taught Classes in Specialization Course in Elderly Care Nursing Taught Classes Course in Geriatrics Gave training to health professionals in the selection and prescription of assistive technology Research about the types of assistive devices used by seniors seeking the service. Coordination Specialization in Gerontology for 4 years, teaching activity in the same course. Coordination of Occupational Therapy Service Multidisciplinary Team; Supervision of pupils TO Ongoing Improvement funded FUNDAP; Models of care for the elderly. Occupational therapy assistance to seniors; prescription of assistive devicest; analysis of data from Epidoso. Show less