Clarissa Franco is the Coordinator for Industry and Services at ApexBrasil, Brazil’s Trade and Investment Promotion Agency. Since 2015, she has been leading strategic partnerships with key industry associations to boost Brazilian exports and support the internationalization of local companies. Her professional background includes positions at the Ministry of Culture, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. Clarissa holds a BA and postgraduate degree in International Relations from the University of Brasília (UnB), and an MBA in Foreign Trade and International Business from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).