Filipa Gouveia

About me

Through my lectures, trainings, events and books related to sustainability and the circular economy, I am able to bring knowledge to the community in a practical and inspiring way. I truly believe that all citizens have the power to make a positive impact on the planet, from their homes, jobs and communities. I am passionate about engaging local communities to shift towards a sustainable lifestyle. I have decided to take action and redirect my career in order to embrace the mission of promoting a circular economy and contributing to the zero-waste movement. Since 2017, I have worked as a freelancer on my own project – Vida ECOnsciente – promoting eco-educational workshops in schools and in the community. I have also been a Circular Economy Club Braga team leader (since 2019); Circular Economy Institute ambassador (since 2020); ECOnnect Portugal founder (since 2020); and Summit Food with Conscience co-founder and co-organiser (since 2020). My aim is to inspire, teach, transform and connect citizens, companies and entities to achieve a more conscious and sustainable world.

My skills

Skills:

• Creative;
• Adaptable:
• Practical;
• Cooperative;
• Independent;
• Public speaker

• Work Ethic;
• Empathy ;
• Willingness to Learn;
• Critical thinking;
• Reability

Why you should work with me

I have managed, co-designed and co-organized the project "Praça Circular" in a partership with Vila Nova de Famalicão Municipality (link: https://www.cm-vnfamalicao.pt/praca-circular-decorre-entre-17-de-setembro-e-13-de-novembro-com-cerca-de-20-atividades) :

• I've organized an exhibition whereby local entrepreneurs were invited to promote their products and services, focusing on their circular economy best practices; 

• I have also managed trainers in providing workshops for the community on eco-competencies on composting, upcycling, repairing;

• This experience included an e-book, with key-notes about the circular economy;

• We’ve promoted a conference about circular economy, that was webcast to social media channels

• Access to all the activities was free and open to anyone from the community, located in the municipal market (central and accessible building, with good public transport link), and respected the best zero waste practices. 

• In our workshops and guided visits to the exhibition, we welcomed participants of all ages ages, health and socio-economic backgrounds - with the mission "leaving no one behind"! 

My work experiences

• 2011 - 2016: worked in the Health Sector, with children and young people with learning disabilities in schools and community (PT and UK)
• 2017 - present: I have decided to take action and redirect my career in order to embrace the mission of promoting a circular economy and contributing to the zero waste movement (Portugal) as Vida ECOnsciente, Circular Economy Club Braga, ECOnnect Portugal founder and Summit Food with Conscience co-founder

My education & training

• 2011: Licentiate degree, Occupation Therapy, (Polytechnic Institute of Porto
• 2012:  Official Trainer Certification - Certificado de Competências Pedagógicas de Formador (CCP)
• 2019: Youthpass Erasmus+ "Live Sustainably: how to live the present without compromising the future"
• 2020: CEC Certificate "Principles & Business Models in a Circular Economy"

My references

Marta Mendonça

Catalyzing Climate Action in the wine world at The Porto Protocol Foundation

Nuno do Carmo

Head of Secretariat - EAT-Lancet 2.0

Ana Mota

Soil Science PhD student

Sara Silva

Communicator | Event Organizer | Educator