Paloma Paiva is an intern at Future Horizons Institute, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is currently studying Environmental Management and pursuing a degree in Nutrition at the Federal Fluminense University (UFF), with a focus on sustainable food systems and solid waste management.

Her academic and practical experience includes environmental monitoring and data organization. She has been involved in projects related to water quality monitoring and sustainability initiatives, focusing on the connection between environmental research, policy, and practice.