I am a Black woman, a naturalized Brazilian, with a background in remote sensing and meteorology. Originally from Cuba, I moved to Brazil for academic growth, earning a specialization in Remote Sensing (2006), a Masters in Meteorology (2010), and a PhD in Remote Sensing (2015) from INPE. I also hold degrees in Hydrography and Oceanography Engineering (1999) and Management Processes (2021).My continued education includes ENAP certifications in Agile Management, Digital Transformation, and LideraGov 4.0, a special program for Black people. Since 2014, Ive worked at CEMADEN, forecasting and issuing alerts for extreme hydrological events. Im also the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at SindCT and contributed to the book Black Women in Federal Public Service.Im proud of my roots and family, with my husband Eduardo and daughters Victória and Kênia. My guiding philosophy is: "The pessimist complains about the wind; the realist adjusts the sails." (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The areas of floodable forest are of great relevance for the local populations in the Amazon region, as well as of scientific interest given its participation in the global carbon cycle. Recently, it has been show that large areas have been deforested in the floodplain region surrounding the city of Manaus, possibly resulting in an increase on the frequency and amplitude of the flooding a…
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