Agronomist, Master in Biometeorology, PhD in Plant Ecophysiology, post doctorate in Agroecology. Researcher at Embrapa Amazônia Oriental for 49 years, where she was General Head (between 2003 and 2005) and Executive Director (2005 and 2011). Collaborating Professor at UFPA, coordinator of the Núcleo Puxirum Agroecológico, Vice-President North of ABA Agroecologia.