Home: The Woodlands, TX. Birthplace: Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Profession: IT channel professional. Organization: Accenture. Title: WW Partner Ecosystem Channel Manager. Alma mater: Stanford University; The University of Kansas. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Current project: Doubling the revenue through cloud partners for Accenture APP. Recent recognition: Nominated for Computer Reseller News’ Top 100 Women of the Channel. Latest accomplishment: Volunteer for the Red Cross during the California wildfires. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Transitioning from my role at Microsoft to leading strategic partnerships at Accenture. Hobbies: Travel, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor adventures. Recent travel or adventure: A two-week trip to Barcelona, Spain. Recent unique acquisition: Antique skis.
Moral compass: Do the right thing. How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual trust, unconditional support, open communication and shared values. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my pets and rescuing homeless animals. What is your greatest fear? Failure. What natural talent have you neglected? Playing the piano. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Doctors, police officers, firefighters, EMTs. What is at the top of your bucket list? Visiting the Dolomites in Italy. How do you relieve stress? Meditation, exercise, and walking.
What was your first paying job? Intern at the American Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The English Patient. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? “The Last of the Buffalo” by Albert Bierstadt. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Work hard and believe in yourself. Be the first one in and the last to leave. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Network relentlessly. What company or organization do you most admire? Apple, Microsoft, Google and Oracle. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Advancing the partnership for the biggest cloud companies in the world.
What change would you like to see in the world? Financial literacy taught as a fundamental skill from a young age. Universal healthcare. What message do you want to send out into the world? Embrace change and continuously strive for improvement. What widely held belief do you reject? Success is solely defined by wealth and status. What mega-trend most concerns you? The ethical implications and potential misuse of AI.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Sandra Bullock. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Abraham Lincoln. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A doctor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My pets. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family and pets, somewhere peaceful, sharing our favorite memories. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My high school graduation.
Personal mission: Live with purpose and passion, positively impacting the lives of those around me. Favorite quote: “Pain unlocks a secret doorway in the mind, one that leads to both peak performance and beautiful silence" (David Goggins).
