Fernanda Stefani
FERNANDA is an economist, with a degree from FEA-USP and a master's from the University of Vienna, Austria. She is recognized as an expert in business intelligence for international markets of Amazonian socio-biodiversity products.
Co-founder of 100% Amazonia, she coordinates exports of forest products to over 80 countries.
Official speaker at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forums in 2023 and 2024, she is part of the Zero Deforestation Leaders Network and serves on the board of the Amazon Restoration Alliance.
Recognitions
21 EY Entrepreneur of the Year - Social Impact and in 2025
25 Finalist Social Entrepreneur Award from Folha de SP
26 - Featured in Forbes Life Fashion's "The
Territories in Transformation: The Technology Behind the Future of Food
Advances in genetics, precision irrigation, soil management, climate monitoring, and varietal adaptation are enabling the production of foods traditionally associated with other territories, such as high-quality olive oils, specialty cheeses, and wines in regions previously considered unlikely. The combination of scientific research, agricultural technology, and regional entrepreneurship is redefining productive vocations in Brazil.