Marcela Galindo is an 18-year-old young activist who advocates for the freedom of learning, climate-change action, and health for all. She was born in Recife and raised in Aldeia-Camaragibe, much close to the Atlantic Forest. The youngest daughter of an educator
has a personal connection to nature and knowledge, she studied most of her life with scholarships, has an Environment Technician Degree, and is currently studying to join a public Medicine School. Marcela longs to become a doctor who practices medicine without borders, driven by love. NGOs and social services were always part of her sense of self, as a kid she assisted her mother in events for underprivileged children, and as a teen, she volunteered in several organizations on topics such as leadership, study abroad, and human rights, besides counseling other young leaders like her.
Four years ago LALA was a life-changing opportunity in this young leader’s journey, she explored to a full extent the opportunities offered by the ecosystem and engaged in Admissions for three years before taking the position of Alumni Coordinator for Admissions. Marcela is eager to grow by hearing life stories. wants to continue understanding people’s passions, culture, and purposes. Her main job within the team is to contribute to the selection of the most proactive leaders in Latin America and coordinate an Alumni Team of evaluators in order to keep LALA’s community alive and at its full potential.