Mariana joined IHA Sustainability in November 2021, where she leads the user journey of the Hydropower Sustainability Standard, supports stakeholder engagement, and oversees external and internal communications to maximise implementation and enhance visibility over the Hydropower Sustainability Tools and Standard.

Prior to joining IHA Sustainability, Mariana acted as a Senior Coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, where she supported the Tropical Forests and Agriculture Team in reducing tropical deforestation within agricultural supply chains.

Mariana holds an MA in Environment and Development from King’s College London, and a BA in Media Studies from American University. She is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.