Bárbara Buril

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.