Diana holds a degree in Civil Engineering from UNIFACS and an MBA in Business Management from FGV. Her professional experience in the engineering field has enabled her to develop strong logical and practical skills. Throughout her career, Diana has gained experience in project management, quality management, social responsibility projects, and supervision of technical assistance and after-sales services. Working in her family’s construction company, where she held a leadership role, she further refined her interpersonal skills. Diana is a mother of three children, from classes of 2035, 2038, and 2039. As a PASB alumna and mother of three current students, Diana is deeply committed to our community. She has been actively involved in various PASB projects, such as the construction of the New Hub, and the Pasbinha Library, among others. Her goal on the Board is to support the school’s long-term sustainability, ensuring that the institution’s mission and core values are upheld.

Priscila Rusch is a lawyer and accountant with a postgraduate degree in Tax Management from UFBA and is a Certified Financial Planner from Rice University (Houston, TX, USA). She has extensive corporate experience, working at PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers and in prominent law firms. Currently, she is the controller of a multinational company headquartered in São Paulo and New York. Priscila actively participates in several PASB committees, contributing to governance, oversight, and the reinforcement of the school’s core values. A former ballerina, she studied at the Vienna State Opera Ballet School on a scholarship, bringing her artistic background into the school environment. She is the mother of three PASB students — one in High School and two in Middle School.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, complemented by Six Sigma MBB, and several certifications that allow Patrícia to facilitate strategic and cultural transformations, she offers a rich background to the Board. Fluent in English, Spanish, and a French student, Patricia has 28 years of experience in different leadership roles within multinational companies, including expatriate positions in the USA and managing global projects. As a Transformational Facilitator, Mentor, and Coach of C-Level Executives, she has supported leaders worldwide. Patrícia is committed to PASB, drawn by its values and mission during this global transition. Her focus is on enhancing the school’s impact by nurturing well-rounded individuals through strong family-school partnerships. She aims to provide a visionary perspective, challenge the status quo, and leverage her extensive experience in leadership, process management, and human development.

Matthew, a U.S. citizen with firsthand experience in both public and private schools near Boston and a graduate of Colgate University, moved to New York City after graduation, where he and his wife, Karla, raised their two sons. They were actively involved in two progressive schools: Blue School, where they helped adopt the school’s constitution, and LREI, where they participated in the Service Committee. Although his career is in business, not education, he believes deeply in the transformative power of education. As the founder and CEO of Quotable Cards, an Inc. 500 company, he developed skills in teamwork, planning, and adherence to core values. He is dedicated to applying these principles to support and strengthen the PASB community.

As an experienced entrepreneur with a background in corporate finance, logistics, and team management, Gonçalo brings diverse skills to the Board. His professional experience includes roles in financial control, logistics, sales management, tax planning, and civil construction projects. As a PASB alumnus and parent of two current students, he is deeply connected to the institution. Gonçalo actively participates in the Finance and Strategic Committees and is dedicated to supporting the school’s excellence and upholding its core values and mission.

Manuela Coutinho Gordilho was born in London, United Kingdom, and began her schooling as a student at PASB. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Europea de Madrid and a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry. An entrepreneur with over ten years of experience in the healthcare sector, she is the founder of MC Legacy Lab, a nationally recognized laboratory specializing in the production of hormonal implants, with a focus on innovation, safety, and women’s well-being. She currently serves as President of ANME (National Association of Sterile Compounding), advocating for the ethical and regulatory standards of personalized hormonal treatments. After two years of service on the Development Committee, Manuela joined the PASB Board of Directors, where she combines her professional experience with a deep personal connection to the school — an institution she once attended and where her children are now students. Her contribution is aimed at strengthening the community, governance, and the core values that shape the school’s future.

Ricardo Chalhub is a physician who graduated from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in 2006, with specialties in internal medicine, intensive care, cardiology, and echocardiography. He holds a master’s degree in Interactive Processes of Organs and Systems from UFBA (2012) and a Ph.D. in Medicine from Escola Bahiana de Medicina (2022). Since 2012, he has held leadership roles in the healthcare sector and was actively involved in managing critical public health challenges such as the H1N1 (2009) and COVID-19 (2019) pandemics. He has been a medical professor at Escola Bahiana since 2016. A father of two students at PASB, Ricardo seeks to contribute his academic and professional experience by combining advanced teaching methodologies with people management.

With a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, postgraduate studies in Occupational Safety Engineering, and an MBA in Integrated Business Management, Rodrigo brings extensive experience to the Board. While not fluent in English, Rodrigo has working knowledge of the language. For 26 years, he has worked as a Safety Engineer in various industries, including steel manufacturing and plastics, and served as a labor court expert in Bahia for 20 years. He also provides consulting in occupational safety across sectors like industry, energy, construction, and services. His leadership experience includes serving as a director and counselor at the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Bahia (CREA/BA). He is dedicated to using his expertise to help PASB maintain high standards and foster sustainable growth, ensuring the continued excellence of our educational environment.