ANA CARVALHO APPOINTED EXPANSION DIRECTOR AT JETHRO INTERNATIONAL’S EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS

Ana Carvalho Appointed Expansion Director

Civil Diplomat Ana Carvalho, PhD, has been appointed Expansion Director for Business Psychology at the European headquarters of Civil Diplomat Jethro International.

In this role, she strengthens the connection between psychology, leadership and Humanitarian Civil Diplomacy.

Her journey combines education, organisational psychology, business management and human development. Therefore, her work reflects a strong commitment to people, institutions and the transformation of leadership through knowledge.

Ana Carvalho is a Business Manager, Organisational Psychologist and University Professor. She works in Brazil at Universidade Estácio de Sá, Universidade Veiga de Almeida and Universidade do Grande Rio (Afya). In addition, she also teaches in Cabo Verde, at Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde.

Her academic background includes Postdoctoral Studies in Education at the University of Lisbon and a PhD in Management from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. She also holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Human Development.

Throughout her career, Ana has focused on the development of people and organisations. Furthermore, she has contributed to the structuring of Human Resources departments and to the creation of Business Psychology Committees.

Her work places human dignity at the centre of organisational growth. As a result, her professional vision connects technical excellence with emotional intelligence, ethics and social responsibility.

More than academic titles, Ana Carvalho carries a story built with faith, work, gratitude and purpose. When speaking about her highest title, she movingly states:

“My highest title is being the daughter of Adolfo and Luísa.”

A simple, profound and truthful statement, which reveals the human foundation of her journey.

For Ana, faith and work remain essential pillars for personal development and for building a fairer society. She learned these values from an early age through her parents, Adolfo and Luísa, whom she honours deeply.

When asked about her highest academic title, Ana answers with emotion and pride:

“My highest title is being the daughter of Adolfo and Luísa.”

With this statement, Ana Carvalho reveals the foundation of her journey. Beyond academic recognition, she carries a legacy of love, gratitude, service, and purpose.