Angela Gandra

President, Institute Ives Gandra of Law, Philosophy and Economics; Former National Secretary for the Family in the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, Brazil

Dr. Angela Gandra holds a law degree from the University of São Paolo (USP) and a Ph.D. from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). With a keen interest in advancing her expertise she completed the Advanced Management Program at IESE Business School, further enhancing her skills in leadership and management. She has made significant contributions to the academic community through her research work at Harvard University. Her intellectual pursuits have earned her memberships in both the Brazilian Academy of Philosophy and the International Academy of Economy and Law. Furthermore, she serves as a partner at Gandra Martins Law, as well. Dr. Gandra holds the esteemed position of Legal Director and International Relations at the Federation of Agriculture of São Paolo. She is member of the Board at the Political Network for Values and Representative of the Geneva Consensus Declaration in Brazil. Additionally, she previously served as the National Secretary for Family between 2019 – 2022.