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Diná Santana Santos

Person
Trusted Editor
Organization SubOptic; Legal Grounds Institute; Internet Society
Region LAC
Country
  • Brazil
Languages
  • Portuguese
    *Português
  • Spanish
    *Español
  • English

Diná Santana is a Brazilian professional with experience in foreign trade, digital inclusion, and internet governance. She has a Master's degree in Public Administration and is currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Sustainability and Data Governance at FLACSO Argentina[1].

She serves as a mentor for the SubOptic program[2], encouraging young people to engage with topics such as submarine cables and internet infrastructure. She is also a Research Member of the Internet Governance Research Group at the Legal Grounds Institute[3] and serves as Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Standing Group within the Internet Society[4].

Career and Background[edit | edit source]

Diná has more than five years of experience in international trade, having worked in customs clearance, client prospecting, and import/export operations across Latin America.

Internet Governance Involvement[edit | edit source]

Diná is actively involved in internet governance discussions, with a strong focus on digital rights, accessibility, and infrastructure. Her contributions include:

  • Mentor at SubOptic[5]
  • Research Member at Legal Grounds Institute (Internet Governance Group)[6]
  • Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Standing Group, Internet Society[7]
  • Author of published articles on internet governance
  • Member of internet governance discussion groups in Latin America

Research Project[edit | edit source]

Her current research focuses on data governance and urban sustainability, particularly the challenges of solid waste management in Natal, Brazil, within the context of the absence of a national system.

Public Speaking and Teaching[edit | edit source]

Diná is a frequent speaker and advocate for inclusion in technology and governance spaces. She works to empower underrepresented communities through education and public policy research.

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