She holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, specializing in structures and construction, and complemented her education with a postgraduate degree in Building Rehabilitation from the same institution. Throughout her career, she has continuously strengthened her skills in leadership, team management, and organizational development.
She began her career at the Almada City Council in 2004 as a senior technical officer in the Municipal Projects Division, where she coordinated and managed various public works projects, including school facilities, municipal swimming pools, parking lots, urban spaces, and other infrastructure. She distinguished herself in managing public procurement procedures, preparing technical reports, and overseeing the comprehensive management of municipal projects.
From 2016 to 2020, she served as Head of the Markets, Commerce, and Public Space Division within the Department of Economy and Local Development. In this role, she coordinated teams and oversaw the development of regulations, strategic plans, and redevelopment projects for municipal markets and public spaces.
From 2020 to January 2026, she served as Chair of the Board of Directors of WeMob, E.M.—a municipal company focused on urban mobility and coastal management—where she led the company’s strategy and operations. Her tenure was marked by the company’s restructuring and financial stabilization, as well as the implementation of innovative sustainable urban mobility solutions, a new flexible transport route, new parking facilities, and sustained operational growth.
She currently serves as an Executive Board Member of Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa, E.M.T., S.A..