Mariana Gomes

Mariana Gomes is the Associate Director of Development at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Latin America. An urban planner with 15 years of experience in urban planning, public policy, and fundraising, she works to mobilize strategic partnerships for conservation projects, socio-environmental justice, and sustainable development. She has led initiatives focused on territorial equity, social inclusion, sustainable mobility, and nature-based solutions in institutions such as the City Hall of Fortaleza and the International Society for Urban Health. She holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Birmingham (Chevening Scholar), an MBA in ESG from Ibmec, an MBA in Project Management from FGV, and a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Ceará. She is a member of the Women's Leadership Network at Columbia University in New York.