Thais Varella

Founder

Azul

Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 7 months)

- Co-developed a model of the organic Waste Management System (WMS) in the Netherlands together with the Dutch Ministry of Water and Infrastructure (RWS) and the Organic Village. The model is used to formulate policies and strategies as it describes various value chains and evaluates dependencies and their systemic impacts. - Co-produced cultural events for up to 3,000 guests, with expertise in implementing sustainable solutions (e.g., awareness campaigns and waste management), as well as the marketing strategy (e.g., average 9k monthly Instagram views) and financial management (e.g., risk assessments, break-even analysis).

Lecturer in Environmental Sciences

Avans University of Applied Sciences

Aug 2019 - Current (7 years)

- I co-coordinate the process by which students apply for their internships and graduation projects. I have also supervised 50+ of these students doing their research across the globe, mainly on carbon management using GHG Protocol, SBTi, ESG Reporting, ESRS, and CSRD Scope. - As a lecturer, I create and facilitate lectures, projects, and workshops on various topics relevant to a biobased and circular economy and sustainable development, from social sciences (e.g., carbon management, investment decisions, business development, and resource management) to technical studies (e.g., sustainable energy, sustainable industries, water quality and treatment, and residue recovery). - As part of the Material and Energy Transition Centre of Expertise

Content Manager [MOOCs - Massive Open Online Courses]

Wageningen University Research

Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)

- Managed the content with a team of instructors, designers, marketing, and multimedia specialists to develop the MicroMaster series on "Business and Economics for a Circular Economy". My primary responsibilities were leading the following courses: (1) Business Strategy and Operations in a Biobased Economy and (2) Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy from the edX platform.

Documentary Director and Junior Coordinator

Rural Wageningen Foundation RUW

Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 2 months)

- As a director of The Future Table documentary, I managed and collaborated with an intercultural team. My primary responsibilities were creating the storyboard and the network among stakeholders. The documentary showed Wageningen's views on the future of food concerning challenges of health, innovation, climate, and circularity.

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Co-founder / Entrepreneur

Biofilia

May 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 4 months)

- Advised customers on decision-making with new business strategies using valuable biobased and circular project propositions, achieving approximately €80,000 in reduced costs for 8 organizations in Brazil, particularly with solutions based on biophilic and product-as-a-service business models. - Spoke at +15 lectures on the biobased and circular economy, energy transition, entrepreneurship, and business development.

Energy Consultant

Quintel Strategy Consulting

May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 1 month)

- Developed an Energy Transition Model (ETM) database for Brazil. - Created a national and international business network of professionals in sustainability for collaborative project acquisition.

Project Analyst

GeoAmbiente Geologia e Engenharia Ambiental Ltda

Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 (4 months)

- Generated diagnostic reports of chemical analysis at gas stations. - Collaborated with fieldwork staff in the process of sampling and injection of remedial products in soil.

Intern

STCP Engenharia de Projetos Ltda

Jul 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 7 months)

- Developed statistical analyses of floristics in the area influenced by the Belo Monte hydropower plant to verify its construction impacts. - Elaborated a methodology for carbon (CO2-equiv) quantification in biomass and forest species. - Researched the development of Management Plans for Conservation Units.

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