Born 1953, Portugal
MA in Sociology of Work and Organizations.
Executive Director of ANESPO – National Association of Vocational Schools.
Member of the Steering Committee of EFVET – European Forum on Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Professor at the Higher Institute for Social Service (ISSS) and director of  Vocational School Bento Jesus Caraça (EPBJC), before assuming public functions (2000/7) in the board of the Innovation and Training Institute (INOFOR) and of the European Social Fund Management Institute (IGFSE).
Since 2007 works as an independent expert on public and community policies, namely for the Romanian Ministry of Labour as key expert in the implementation of ESF (2007/8), for the Portuguese EEA Grants Management Unit (2009) and for the Employment and Vocational Training Institute (IEFP), as focal point for European Globalization Adjustment Fund (EGF).
Co-author of the guide Educational Projects: Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, published in 2011 by ANQ – National Agency for Qualification.

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