Diná Santana Santos
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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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References[edit | edit source]
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