SIM Alumni

Gabriela Kertzman

Gabriela is a global citizen and travel enthusiast. She started traveling without her parents when she was 11 and, so far, she has been to more than 55 countries, some of them as a solo traveler.

Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, she has also lived in China and in Italy. She is a member of CISV, an international organization focused on building world peace through educational activities with children, and, for the past 15 years, she has participated in several activities in local, regional, and international levels within the organization. She is a people-person, who adores learning new things and joining adventures. Gabriela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo and has worked for several years in the private sector as a recruiter at Talenses and Luxottica. She wants to shift her career into the social impact sector and work towards helping the world to become a better place for everyone.