Based in: São Paulo, Brazil

Maria leads CoST policy and research work, helping turn evidence from infrastructure projects into practical insights that strengthen transparency, participation and accountability. Her work includes developing CoST research agenda and new tools, including CoST toolbox on infrastructure integrity risks.

Before joining CoST, Maria worked across law, infrastructure and development, with experience in contract management, compliance, dispute resolution and public policy research. She brings a particular interest in bridging the gap between data and action.

Outside work, Maria remains passionate about environmental causes…

Ask me about: infrastructure integrity risks | turning infrastructure data into action | evidence for better infrastructure governance

Latest publications:

Promoting Transparency In Sustainable Infrastructure Procurement
Data Publication Manual – A Guide to Infrastructure Data Standards and Publication Practices
New Brazilian Infrastructure Policy does not meet minimum transparency standards