PhD candidate in Sociology at Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon, conducting research on the representation of mental health, titled "Managing Uncertainties and New Challenges - Mental Health Represented by University Students." She completed a postgraduate degree in Data Analysis in Social Sciences (Iscte, 2020). Engaged in academic teaching at ISCTE since 2021. Holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Iscte. Her work involves data collection and analysis, as well as support in the development of technical and scientific outputs. Over the course of 25 years of professional experience across various fields, she has worked as an employee in different roles. She held management positions in Human Resources and worked as an Executive Secretary, where she refined her skills in planning and organizational management, gaining expertise in business-oriented organizational methodologies. Her main research interests include: social inequalities, health, demography, risk, and ageing.