Biography
Amanda Sadalla is a Brazilian social entrepreneur with a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Oxford. Guided by a vision of a Brazil where girls and women live free from violence, Amanda dedicated years to researching and leading training sessions with children, adolescents, and public agents, such as police officers and social workers, to address the roots of gender-based violence. In 2021, she founded Serenas, a non-profit organization focused on preventing violence against girls and women through educational policies and capacity building for first responders, in partnership with public institutions. In just five years, Serenas has directly impacted over 60,000 students, teachers, and public leaders across five Brazilian states, earning recognition from institutions like the São Paulo Court of Justice and City Hall. Amanda has also collaborated with global organizations like UNICEF and the Malala Fund, and in 2023, she was honored with the UK Alumni Award.