A look at the
forest and its people
From the echo of memory
to real protagonism
Our story began in a moment of pain, but our mission extends into life. Honoring Dom Phillips means understanding that the Amazon is not just a scene of violence, but a territory of living and ancient knowledge. The Dom Phillips Institute exists to be an ally of young Indigenous people in the Amazon, collaborating in the expansion of their activities, their cultures, and their knowledge.
Sowing
leadership
Our tool is education, and the youth dictate the pace and content. We believe in a collective construction where young people choose the types of knowledge necessary to expand their skills and transform their realities.
It is a dynamic exchange of knowledge, stemming from the urgent needs and demands of those who defend territories and cultures and seek to strengthen networking to guarantee their rights.
Here, traditional and technical knowledge go hand in hand, guided by those who have always known how to care for the forest and life in all its forms.
Facilitators
connections
We are a group of professionals and friends driven by a commitment to the territory, building upon Dom's legacy. We work to support and organize initiatives, ensuring that the voice and leadership belong to the forest peoples.
Meet our team.
Alessandra Sampaio
President Director
Wife of Dom Phillips, fashion designer focused on sustainability and entrepreneur in construction.
Telma Toledo
Vice President Director
Lawyer specialised in Environmental Law with a Master’s in Socio-Environmental Intervention, Telma has worked for over 20 years in project management and third sector entities.
Fernanda Macedo
Executive director
Social entrepreneur focused on Impact Business, Social Responsibility and Sustainability.
Tom Hennigan
Journalist originally from Ireland who has lived in São Paulo since 2005 writing about Brazil and South America.
Joana Curvo
Journalist and communicator, she researches constructive narratives for socio-environmental themes, for the healthy development of human beings and the planet.
Roberta Arantes
Filmmaker with a postgraduate degree in Art and Philosophy-PUC-RJ. She works with audiovisual and projects related to human rights and sustainability issues.
Aloisio Cruz
Administrator, Postgraduate in Management from Ibmec and in Capital Markets from FGV. Financial Market Professional
Carla Vilardo
Educator and Cultural Producer with experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Student of the Guarani language
Fernanda Chaves
Actuary, with a Masters and PhD. I’m passionate about life and at IDP I want to help Brazil recognise its natural riches and miscegenation.
Flavia Guerra
Production engineer, focused on business ecosystems and high-impact policies on territorial development.
Glenn Shepard
Ethnobotanist, researcher, medical anthropologist and filmmaker with over thirty years of field experience in the Amazon.
Paulo Veiga
Mechanical Engineer by IME. Master in Business Administration from FGV-Rio. 38 years of professional experience in the capital markets.
