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Gisele Agnelli
Founding Partner | Sociologist and Political Scientist | Specialist in Democracy and Political Rights
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📍Oviedo, Florida, USA | São Paulo, Brazil
📞 +55 11 99630-0578 | +1 317 740-9049
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About Me
I am a sociologist and political scientist with over 15 years of experience in research, advocacy, and strategic consulting. Founder of Agnelli & Bauer Strategies, I work to strengthen democratic institutions, promote gender equity, and defend human rights. Based in the United States, I analyze political trends in both Brazil and the US, combining academic background with practical experience in social and political leadership.
Professional Experience
São Paulo, Brazil / Oviedo, Florida, USA 2020 – Present
Brazil 2018 – Present
2017 – Present
Founding Partner Agnelli & Bauer Strategies
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Co-founded and lead the firm’s strategic and political analysis practice
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Provide advisory services on governance, democratic resilience, and institutional strategy
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Develop research and reports on political trends, gender equity, and human rights
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Manage international projects and partnerships between Brazil and the United States
Founder & Coordinator #VoteNelas Movement
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Created and led the initiative to increase women’s political participation and representation
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Organized campaigns, training programs, and public awareness actions across the country
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Partnered with civil society organizations and political institutions to promote inclusive politics
Columnist & Political Analyst CartaCapital, Congresso em Foco, Revista Liberta
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Write regular articles and analysis on democracy, comparative politics, and gender issues
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Comment on national and international political developments for media outlets
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Translate academic research into accessible content for general audiences
Indiana, USA 2021 – Present
Member & Leadership Contributor Hoosier Women Forward
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Participate in leadership training and advocacy for women’s political empowerment
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Collaborate on initiatives to strengthen democratic values and fair representation
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Contribute to discussions on cross-border challenges facing democracies
São Paulo, Brazil 2016 – 2019
Project Manager RenovaBR
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Coordinated programs focused on political reform and ethical leadership
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Supported the selection and training of new political candidates
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Monitored the implementation of institutional improvement projects
Education
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Master’s Degree in Social Sciences — Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) | 1997 – 2002
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Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations — Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) | 1998 – 2001
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Postgraduate / MBA in Marketing — Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM) | 2004 – 2006
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MBA in Information Management — Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM) | 2011
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Specialization in Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — University of California, Berkeley (BerkeleyX) | April 2023 – May 2023
Academic & Institutional Activities
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Founder & Coordinator — #VoteNelas Movement | 2018 – Present
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Fellow — Brazil Washington Office | 2026
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Columnist — CartaCapital | 2017 – Present
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Columnist — Congresso em Foco | 2018 – Present
Skills & Languages
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Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English
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Areas of Expertise: Political Analysis, Democratic Governance, Gender Equity, Political Participation, Strategic Advisory, Comparative Politics, Advocacy & Lobbying
Publications & Academic Contributions
Author — Autocracia Made in USA: The Decline of Democracy in the United States Seen from Within | 2022
Co-author — “The Influence of the Internet on Children’s Consumption” — ABEP Congress | March 2010
Columnist — CartaCapital | 2017 – Present
Columnist — Congresso em Foco | 2018 – Present
Columnist — Revista Liberta | 2019 – Present
Contributor — Collective works on gender and political representation | 2020 – Present
Contributor — Policy reports on democratic resilience and political reform | 2021 – Present