Bárbara Buril is an Associate at Mighty Earth, where she supports strategy and coordination for the global protein transition campaign, contributing to both campaign development and organizational management. She brings a multidisciplinary background in strategy, research, and facilitation, with a focus on social change, animal protection, and plant-based food systems.
Prior to joining Mighty Earth, Bárbara collaborated with NGOs and philanthropic initiatives across Europe and the Americas, working on impact evaluation, narrative strategy, and high-impact advising to support food system transitions.
She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, with research conducted in Switzerland at the Universities of Lucerne and Lausanne. Her award-winning thesis explored the emotional dynamics of neoliberalism. She also holds a Master’s in Philosophy and a Bachelor’s in Journalism. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, running, and literature.