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Hire Dr. Fernanda de Carvalho A.

Brazil

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Ph.D. Social Anthropologist | Expert in Qualitative Research, Ethnography & UX Insights

Profile Summary

Social Anthropologist | Ph.D. | Researcher & Academic Consultant I am a Social Anthropologist (Ph.D., UFRN) specializing in ethnographic methods, qualitative research design, and gender studies. My professional trajectory is defined by a commitment to understanding complex social dynamics and translating academic rigor into actionable insights for diverse sectors. Core Expertise & Interpersonal Agility My primary strength is the ability to navigate high-density, unpredictable social environments and establish trust with stakeholders quickly. I specialize in managing data collection in high-stakes contexts, applying a rigorous ethnographic toolkit to analyze identity, power relations, and the occupation of public space. Key Projects & Social Impact: Urban Dynamics & Gender in the Global South (Ph.D. Research): A long-term ethnographic study focused on [insira aqui o tema central da tese, ex: public spaces/power relations]. This project developed new frameworks for understanding [resultado da tese]. Archival Research & Historical Urbanism (UBC Project): International research project conducted at the University of British Columbia, analyzing the intersection of historical data and gendered spaces. Clube Lesbos & AMHOR (Social Impact & Advocacy): Coordination of community-based research and advocacy. This role involves translating complex sociological data into social justice strategies and community mediation. Services Offered Qualitative Research Design: Crafting robust methodologies for complex social investigations and urban planning. UX Research & Ethnography: Applying deep-dive participant observation and interviewing to understand user behavior and cultural patterns. Social Impact Analysis: Evaluating programs related to gender, LGBTQIA+ rights, and community dynamics with an ethically grounded perspective. High-Level Academic Consultancy: I provide expert guidance and academic mentorship (thesis/dissertation coaching), structural refinement of scientific manuscripts, and text normalization (ABNT specialist). With a multidisciplinary background in Social Sciences and International Relations, I bring a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to every project, ensuring high-quality, in-depth data collection and analysis.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Earth & Atmospheric Science
• ☆ Geography & Cartography
• ☆ Human Geography
• ☆ Cultural Anthropology
• ☆ Social Movements
• ☆ Gender Equality
• ☆ LGBTQ & Sexuality Studies
• ☆ Women's Studies
• ☆ Gender Studies
• ☆ Feminism
• ☆ Urban Studies
• ☆ Popular Culture
• ☆ Cultural Diversity
• ☆ User Research
• ☆ Qualitative User Research

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Market Research, User Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Text Mining & Analytics, Data Cleaning, Data Insights

Product Development Product Evaluation, Concept Development

Work Experience

Community Leadership

Clube Lesbos Recife

April 2024 - Present

Peer Reviewer

Equatorial Revista do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Antropologia Social

June 2023 - Present

Peer Reviewer

Rebeh - Revista Brasileira de Homocultura

April 2021 - Present

Journal Selection and Peer Review Expert (Freelance)

Revista de Estudos e Investigações Antropológicas

June 2019 - Present

Social Impact Specialist

AMHOR / Inter-institutional Committee of Pernambuco

March 2018 - Present

Ph.D. Researcher in Social Anthropology

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

March 2021 - December 2025

International Visiting Researcher

University of British Columbia

August 2023 - January 2024

Teaching Intern

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

March 2022 - December 2022

Education

Ph.D. in Social Anthropology (Graduate Program in Social Anthropology )

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

March 2021 - December 2025

B.A. in Social Sciences (Department of Social Sciences)

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

March 2016 - June 2021

M.A. in Anthropology (Graduate Program in Anthropology)

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

March 2018 - September 2020

B.A. in International Relations (International Relations)

Faculdade Integrada do Recife

February 2007 - June 2011

Certifications

• Social Project Impact Assessment Specialist

  Umanitar

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eft43LWjBZTT0_HM_aLUb2Nk5nWzWE3f/view?usp=share_link

  January 2025 - Present

• Agile Management of Social Projects Specialist

  Umanitar

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZKpb7CuhN1s_RJFbmoWPsOof5pRVHQ8Z/view?usp=share_link

  October 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Azevedo Mello, Fernanda de Carvalho, and Sarah Beatriz de Andrade Bezerra. 2025. “Reclaiming Streets, Liberating Bodies: Feminist Blocos and Collectivity As Resistance in the Carnival of Olinda, Brazil”. Journal of Festive Studies 7 (1):120-46. https://doi.org/10.33823/jfs.2025.7.1.272 .

Azevedo Mello, Fernanda de Carvalho. 2025. “CINEDEBATE E QUESTÕES DE GÊNERO: O NEOCONSERVADORISMO NA ESCOLA”. Vivência: Revista De Antropologia 1 (63):120-42. https://doi.org/10.21680/2238-6009.2024v1n63ID35518 .

Fernanda de Carvalho Azevedo Mello (2023). Olinda quer cantar: expressões carnavalescas de uma cidade sem carnaval . GIS - Gesto, Imagem e Som - Revista de Antropologia.

Fernanda de Carvalho Azevedo Mello (2020). Atenção à saúde integral de lésbicas e homens transexuais na Colônia Penal Feminina de Buíque/PE: Um estudo de caso Autores . REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ESTUDOS DA HOMOCULTURA.

Mello, Fernanda de Carvalho Azevedo, Janderlan Alexandre de Araujo, Andréa Carla Mendonça de Souza Paiva, e Maria Grazia Cribari Cardoso. 2017. “Aplicação Do Cinema Digital Na promoção Da Igualdade De Gênero Na Escola”. Revista on Line De Política E Gestão Educacional, outubro. Araraquara, 665-76. https://doi.org/10.22633/rpge.v21.n.esp1.out.2017.10428 .

BOOK CHAPTER

Azevedo Mello, Fernanda de Carvalho."Práticas, Sexualidade E Pensamento Lésbico: percepções recentes da academia brasileira acerca do comportamento sexual e da homossexualidade feminina." In Gênero, Sexualidade e Direitos Humanos, editado por Lore Fortes e Pietra Azevedo, 196–224. Campinas, SP: Pontes Editores, 2024 .

(2020). Uma reflexão sobre a ausência de lésbicas e mulheres bissexuais em festas LGBTIAQ+ na cidade de Recife . Estudos sobre Gênero – Volume 1.