named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Brazil Week™
Annual series of high-profile business events in New York co-hosted with institutions like FGV Projetos, Bloomberg, and Bradesco to foster collaboration between Brazilian and American business leaders.
Person of the Year Awards Gala
Annual event honoring leaders who have strengthened ties between Brazil and the United States, featuring the ringing of the NYSE Opening Bell and networking with top executives and policymakers.
Person of the Year Fellowship Program
Scholarship program funding graduate studies in the U.S. for exceptional young Brazilian professionals; established in 2011, has awarded 183 fellowships to date.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
- Facilitates Brazil-U.S. business and investment networkingProvides access to a professional network of business leaders and government officials engaged in Brazil-U.S. commercial relations, supporting bilateral trade and investment through structured connections.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Implements capacity-building programs for women in the energy sectorRuns initiatives focused on Research & Data, Training, and Network Strengthening to develop female talent in Brazil’s energy sector, with targeted efforts in the North and Northeast regions.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Organizes events to strengthen Brazil-U.S. bilateral relationsHosts events including the Person of the Year program that honors leaders who have advanced Brazil-U.S. ties, with expanded annual programming resulting from event success.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Provides pro bono legal services and technology accessOffers legal assistance to reduce barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals and veterans accessing benefits, secured over 300 laptops for participants of Festival 26 to support educational and career development.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Publishes ESG and sector-specific research reportsProduces annual ESG Reports and targeted research such as the "Mulheres em Energia" study, which tracks women's participation in the energy sector, identifies barriers like underrepresentation in STEM, and develops tools like regional displacement indices to assess labor access challenges.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Supports community development and migrant integrationConducts over 500 initiatives focused on culture, entrepreneurship, mental health, and support for migrant women, fostering community integration and social empowerment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts research on Brazil's capital markets and M&A activityDocuments and reports on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and follow-on offerings in Brazil, including tracking major transactions such as Compass’s IPO and USA Rare Earth’s acquisition of Serra Verde, with detailed financial data in USD and BRL.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.76M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.46M92%
Investment income$294K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.03M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$717K
Grants paid out$145K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.11M
Cash$435K
Investments$5.68M
Liabilities$1.11M
Net assets$6.00M
Liquid reserves36.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNANDA MOREIRA CATALDI | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $202K |
| TATIANA ENGLE | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $160K |
| ROGER LANDAU | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $121K |
board members · 20
- ALEXANDRE BETTAMIO — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDRE BIRMAN — DIRECTOR
- ALLESSANDRE SIANO — DIRECTOR
- ANTONIO PICCIRILLO — DIRECTOR
- ARNOLDO WALD FILHO — DIRECTOR
- ARON B SCHREIER — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR E BYRNES — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS N GUIMARAES — DIRECTOR
- CELSO V BARISON — DIRECTOR
- CRISTINA A CARVALHO — DIRECTOR
- DANIELA FONSECA PUGGINA — DIRECTOR
- DRAUSIO GIACOMELLI — DIRECTOR
- EDUARDO CUTRIM — DIRECTOR
- FERNANDO BEYRUTI — DIRECTOR
- G EDWARD MONTERO — DIRECTOR
- HENRY G BURNETT — DIRECTOR
- J ROBERTO DAVID DE AZEVEDO — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE CONRADO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN E ODEN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN VETTERLI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alexandre Birman Partner — Brazilian recipient of the Person of the Year award
- Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento Partner — Former employer of founder Eduarda Zoghbi, whose experience there informs MPower Brasil's work on gender and energy.
- Boston SCORES Partner — Co-organized Festival 26 with Sport dans la Ville, an event connected to the FutureReady launch.
- Cescon Barrieu Partner — Collaborates with law firm Cescon Barrieu on analysis of regulatory and legal aspects of reversible hydroelectric plants.
- Climate Investment Funds Partner — Former employer of founder Eduarda Zoghbi, contributing to MPower Brasil’s technical expertise in climate finance and energy transition.
- Conservation International Partner — Partner organization collaborating on sustainable sourcing and rainforest protection initiatives.
- Cristiano Amon Partner — American honoree at the 2026 Person of the Year Awards
- DLA Piper Partner — Collaborated with the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce to present a legal case outcome involving a Brazilian artist.
- Dannemann Siemsen Partner — Partner law firm whose ESG Report 2025 was featured by BrazilCham.
- Dara Khosrowshahi Partner — American recipient of the Person of the Year award
- Fabricio Bloisi Partner — Brazilian recipient of the Person of the Year award
- Festival 26 Partner — Hosted the FutureReady launch event and received technology donations for participants.
- Grupo Mulheres do Brasil NY Partner — Member organization collaborating with Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce Inc.
- JOTA Partner — Co-published an article on energy storage and mining site repurposing via the JOTA platform.
- José Auriemo Neto Partner — Brazilian honoree at the 2026 Person of the Year Awards
- Kroll Partner — Collaborates with BrazilCham to release the "Brazil Transactions Insights" report on M&A and capital markets trends.
- Nações Unidas Partner — Former employer of founder Eduarda Zoghbi, whose international experience contributes to MPower Brasil's expertise in climate, energy, and gender.
- Sport dans la Ville Partner — Partnered with Proskauer to host a launch event for FutureReady during Festival 26.
- Sustainable Energy for All Partner — Former organizational affiliation of founder Eduarda Zoghbi, providing foundational experience in sustainable energy and gender integration.
- Wesley (wes) Edens Partner — American recipient of the Person of the Year award
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Integration Through Targeted Social Projectsmethodology: community-integration-through-targeted-projectsBy implementing targeted projects in entrepreneurship, immigrant rights, mental health, and cultural preservation, the organization strengthens integration of Brazilian women and families into American society because addressing multiple dimensions of inclusion improves social cohesion and self-sufficiency.
- Integrated Gender Equity Approach in Energy Sectormethodology: integrated_gender_equity_approachBy combining data-driven research, skills training, and network building, the organization advances women's participation in Brazil's energy sector because an integrated model addresses structural, educational, and relational barriers simultaneously.
- Market Intelligence for Brazil Investment Insightsmethodology: market-intelligence-researchBy producing research on M&A, capital markets, and investment trends in Brazil, the organization informs stakeholder decision-making because timely, accurate market intelligence reduces uncertainty and enables strategic positioning.
- Network-Driven Engagement for Brazil-U.S. Business Tiesmethodology: network-driven_engagementBy connecting members with high-level professionals and government officials, the organization strengthens Brazil-U.S. commercial relationships because access to influential networks enables trust, collaboration, and transaction opportunities.
- Partnership-Driven Workforce Development Pathwaysmethodology: partnership-driven_workforce_developmentBy leveraging strategic partnerships, the organization creates lasting employment pathways for underserved populations because collaborative ecosystems amplify reach, resources, and job placement sustainability.