She has a degree and a master’s in Psychology of Deviant Behaviour and Justice from the University of Porto and a degree in European Studies from the University of Coimbra. She is currently studying for a PhD in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Minho. She has a professional career linked to gender equality and violence, including intervention with victims, facilitation of training actions for strategic audiences, management and implementation of projects with NGOs, research and consultancy with national and international organisations.