Academic Karina Correa Mariano is a business administrator with a solid background and specializations in Quality Management and Agile Project Management — fields that underpin her strategic, multidisciplinary, and excellence-driven professional work. With over 18 years of experience, she works in leadership, strategic consulting, planning, and business development in Brazil and the United States. A businesswoman and founder of Karina Mariano ME, she coordinates projects at innovation-focused companies, drafting personalized business plans for professionals seeking to internationalize their careers or enter the North American market with security and strategy. She is a specialist in corporate training, results-based management, and the structuring of high-performance teams. A 2nd Dan black belt in Taekwondo, she serves as graduation event coordinator for more than 500 students, promoting the organization and smooth running of ceremonies, with a focus on quality and the valorization of sport as a tool for inclusion. Recognized for her technical excellence, human sensitivity, and strategic vision, her career represents a legacy of impact, social commitment, and contribution to science, culture, and human development.
