Camila Vital Nunes Pereira has been involved in the education field for over 15 years. Passionate about urban issues, particularly education, social inequality, and inclusion & diversity, Camila has dedicated her studies and career to making a difference in these areas. She is a Senior Fundraising Officer at the Child Development Institute, an accredited children’s mental health agency in Toronto offering groundbreaking, evidence-based programs for children ages 0-12 and youth ages 13-18, and their families. Camila is responsible for strategy planning in fundraising including corporate, foundations, and individual giving portfolios. She holds a PhD in Public Policy/Public Administration & International Relations and a MA in Educational Policy & Administration both from Howard University (USA), and a BA in Education from University of Sao Paulo (Brazil). Committed to the belief that we are citizens of the world, and that service to others is an edifying noble life purpose, Camila embraces her work as an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of our society.