Adriana Sthiago

Adriana Sthiago

Digital Communication & Human Rights Specialist

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#OpenToWork

About

I am a Portuguese-Brazilian professional with over 8 years of experience in human rights, specializing in supporting migrant and refugee women. With expertise in communication management and digital marketing, I help women entrepreneurs amplify their online presence and increase market visibility. My career includes strategic consulting, digital content production, and social media management, generating measurable results for small businesses. I have also worked in high-pressure environments, providing translation and interpretation in legal and social proceedings, ensuring access to rights and essential services. My experience in multicultural settings allows me to deliver creative and adaptable solutions, always focused on positive social impact.

Experience

Self Employed

Freelance Communication & Social Media Consultant

Self Employed

Jan 2025 – Present

• Develop strategic communication plans for women entrepreneurs, focusing on increasing visibility and strengthening digital presence. • Create educational posts, videos, and audiovisual campaigns to engage and educate target audiences. • Manage social media channels, monitor performance metrics, and optimize campaigns, resulting in a 20% increase in digital traffic. • Provide strategic branding and digital presence consulting to strengthen personal brands and increase engagement. • Co-founded Entre Terras, a strategic communication and content production company dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs, focused on brand positioning, narrative clarity, and expanding digital impact for women-led businesses.

Social Media ManagementDigital MarketingCommunication Strategy
CatComm

Communication & Event Organization Intern

CatComm

Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

• Translated texts from English to Portuguese and Portuguese to English, ensuring clarity and accuracy for diverse audiences. • Supported event logistics, contributing to planning and execution of promotional and operational activities. • Collaborated with the team to promote events, ensuring clear communication with target audiences and logistical support.

TranslationEvent PlanningTeam Collaboration

Communication Officer

Associazione Aura Women

Sep 2023 – Aug 2024

• Developed and executed internal and external communication strategies to promote the rights of migrant and refugee women. • Produced audiovisual materials that increased visibility and impact by 30%.

Communication StrategyAudiovisual ProductionImpact Measurement

Communication & Event Organization Intern

European Network of Migrant Women (ENoMW)

Feb 2019 – Jun 2023

• Managed internal and external communications, mobilizing migrant and refugee women across Europe. • Created and published digital content, increasing engagement by 35% and expanding social media reach. • Coordinated advocacy initiatives and represented the organization at international events. • Produced educational campaigns, increasing support for social inclusion and human rights projects by 25%.

Social MediaCampaign DevelopmentEvent SupportEvent OrganizationLeadership DevelopmentDigital StrategyDigital Content CreationAdvocacy CoordinationSocial Media Management
isala asbl

Field Volunteer

isala asbl

Mar 2020 – May 2023

• Supported communication activities and reporting. • Contributed to educational campaigns. • Assisted with event organization and coordination.

Communication SupportEducational CampaignsEvent Coordination

Youth Ambassador

Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE)

May 2020 – May 2022

• Represented WAVE in the “Step Up!” campaign to combat violence against women and girls across Europe. • Developed awareness materials and supported youth-led initiatives.

AdvocacyCampaign RepresentationMaterial Development
Plateforme citoyenne

Volunteer

Plateforme citoyenne

May 2018 – Dec 2019

• Welcomed migrants and provided psychological and social support during asylum processes. • Provided translation and interpretation in meetings with doctors, lawyers, and support entities.

Volunteer SupportTranslationSocial Services
Fedasil

Civil Service

Fedasil

Nov 2017 – May 2018

• Coordinated academic integration of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers. • Organized English language programs for over 40 residents.

CoordinationProgram OrganizationLanguage Instruction
PARES Cáritas RJ

Intern

PARES Cáritas RJ

Mar 2015 – Aug 2015

• Conducted legal research in the asylum department. • Provided translation and interpretation to ensure legal access and rights protection.

Legal ResearchTranslationRights Protection

Education

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

Bachelor’s in International Relations

2019

European School of Woluwé

European Baccalaureate – Social Sci. · Social Sciences

2011

Skills

Digital MetricsData AnalysisInterpretationProject ManagementEntrepreneur ConsultingSocial Media ManagementProactivityIntercultural SensitivityInclusive LeadershipEmpathetic CommunicationActive ListeningEmotional Intelligence

Languages

Portuguese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Full professional proficiency)French (Full professional proficiency)Spanish (Full professional proficiency)