Gustavo Nascimento is a dedicated first-generation college student from São Paulo, Brazil, pursuing a double major in Environmental Studies and Anthropology with a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Brandeis University. His work bridges ecology, cultural heritage, and environmental justice, grounded in decolonial and community-based perspectives. Throughout his undergraduate years, Gustavo has conducted research on Rights to Nature governance frameworks and explored the cultural migration of Brazilian dance traditions.
On campus, he serves as co-president of the Brazilian Student Association and as a member of the Gen One Advisory Board, advocating for the needs and visibility of first-generation students. Beyond Brandeis, Gustavo is an active member of the Youth Advisory Committee for the Science Panel for the Amazon, contributing to international conversations on conservation and sustainability, and co-leading photography projects that center cultural storytelling and environmental awareness. His commitment to social and environmental action is reflected in his ability to connect communities, foster dialogue, and inspire engagement—whether through organizing events, documenting birdlife and cultural traditions, or sparking conversations on sustainability, identity, and justice.
Gustavo aspires to build a career at the intersection of environmental policy, cultural heritage preservation, and community empowerment—working to advance climate justice and equitable development in Latin America while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, hopefully woking at the United Nations itself.