Tamires Vilela is a seasoned professional in the education and social impact sectors, currently serving as Business Unit Director and Business Development Director at Arco Educação since March 2021, leading growth strategies for new markets and overseeing initiatives for brands such as Edupass and Me Salva!. In addition, Tamires holds the position of Diretora Geral at Sistema Positivo de Ensino, which supports over 500,000 students across Brazil. Previous roles include Advisory Board Member at Me Salva!, Director of Growth at Edupass, and Head of Collaborative Philanthropy & Co-investments at Fundação Lemann, where strategic partnerships aimed at reducing inequalities in Brazil were fostered. Tamires’s diverse background also includes experiences at the Boston Consulting Group, RV Ímola, and as a lawyer at Mattos Filho. Tamires received an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, a Post Graduate Degree in Business Management from FGV, and has engaged in various executive education programs, including at the University of Pennsylvania and Cambridge Judge Business School, focusing on social impact and sustainability.