The Ambassadors

As a huge football fan, Antero keeps up with every game of the English league and is a member of the biggest club in the world: Sporting Clube de Portugal. His family is very important to him, and spending time with his daughters in his hometown, Golegã, is how he enjoys spending his free time.

Known as El Professor because of his role of onboarding new members in a previous job, Artur Dinis - he prefers Dinis - loves archaeology since he was a child, a passion he developed after living close to the Conimbriga roman ruins, and for having already been part of some archaeological activities in his youth. Moreover, Dinis loves wolves and dogs that look like wolves - although it might not be a match, as he was bitten by a husky once. #unrequitedlove

Catarina studied to become a psychologist but has work experience in several areas: human resources, management, and even marketing. She grew up with a twin sister, in Portugal, but it was in Angola that she found her twin soul. Today she’s a wife, a mother, and an awesome Ambassador of KWAN!

Born and raised in Alentejo, Portugal, Cátia lived for 3 months in San Francisco, USA, for an internship which allowed her to work with companies like Google and Paypal, in Silicon Valley, California! She loves cats and would love to adopt one to make her company while working remotely - which she also loves - in her new house in Ribatejo. Too bad she’s allergic and has to quickly wash her hands every time she touches one! #notacatlady

Besides having a son with talent enough to be a future KWANer (but with 10 years of school ahead of him) Cláudia loves cats and… the history of Portugal! Her son is called Afonso, the name of the first king of Portugal; her first cat was named Egas Moniz, the tutor of the same king; and her second cat is called Brites de Almeida, a brave lady who helped Portugal win the Battle of Aljubarrota. For Cláudia, travelling is more about the company than the destination: she doesn’t mind where she’s going, as long as she’s travelling with her son. ❤️

Mocked by her peers for describing everyday events as incredible, Eliana is a joyful northern girl, very close to her family (including her two dogs, Sunny and Minnie) and friends. She loves series, especially La Casa de Papel and The Good Doctor. She loves them. They are incredible. #shediditagain

In Portugal we have a saying ‘who runs for pleasure do not get tired’ which truly applies to Fernanda, as she loves travelling (ask her about southern hemisphere countries and you won’t be disappointed) to run marathons! She’s also a fan of fresh mint tea and healthy food. All good habits she plans to go back to as soon as motherhood gives her a break. #newmom ❤️

Fashion consultant in her free time and sugar addict, Francisca loves travelling. But forget about the mountains or vibrant cities, the beach is her niche. Looking for paradise? Ask Francisca. She'll tell you about 4.

Isabela is an adventurous, french fries lover, and book nerd (Saramago will never let you down!) who lives between Porto and Lisbon. She used to work in a museum before joining KWAN, and believes that guiding someone through their career, advising, supporting, and finally seeing them succeed is a kind of art too!

João loves sports and starts the day by hitting the gym. Feeling like the big 30 is getting too close, he set the goal of visiting at least 50 countries during his 20s. After that, he plans to work remotely from his future beach house. He loves people, to make them laugh, and matching them with the perfect job.

In love with electronic music, from Berlin to Detroit, Jorge always finds space at his home for another musical instrument. His many interests include spending time outdoors or watching a sci-fi movie. When it comes to work, the grateful words of a KWANer or a compliment from a People Manager, that truly is music for Jorge’s ears.

Marcelo doesn’t discriminate food, he loves all kinds of gastronomy. His second favourite thing is travelling. He won’t miss a single Premier League game and misses summer all winter long. He’ll gladly join you for a drink and most probably smile so hard his cheeks ache. It’s a gift!

In 2021 Mayra made two big life changes: moved from Brazil to Portugal and from the tourism sector to the IT sector. Cheese is what she loves the most about Portugal and the not-so-warm beaches of Porto (but she loves them anyway!) where she goes for walks with her daughter and to practice yoga.

A sales girl with a (not so) secret passion for writing, Milene has been a published author since high school! Other passions of hers include social causes - which has taken her to Croatia to be a volunteer in an environmental project with children!

Rita loves food. Cooking it, and eating it too! She has a published book about working conditions. Camboja is on her bucket list for spiritual wellness. Her motto is gratitude above everything else. She is annoyingly cheerful in the morning. But don't put her on a pedestal, she's afraid of heights.

Born and raised in São Miguel, Azores but living in Lisbon for 11 years, Sara misses the most her favourite fruit in the world: the Azorean pineapple. She loves all about it: the taste, the color, and how beautiful pineapples are while growing up in her hometown farms. A bit faster than that is Sara’s other passion: Formula 1 and Moto GP. She doesn’t miss a second of a Grand Prix. Unless... maybe to go get some pineapple juice?

Susana is the daughter every parent wishes for: swimming national vice-champion and violinist apprentice all by the age of 15. A few years later, and after a career reconversion, Susana went from business intelligence to tech recruitment with a lot of potential to become a winner once again!