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Tabata Amaral
Brazilian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tabata Claudia Amaral de Pontes (born 14 November 1993) is a Brazilian politician and education activist. She is currently a federal deputy for the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) representing the state of São Paulo. Throughout 2019, she was a vice-leader of the PDT and its associated political coalition.
Tabata Amaral | |
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![]() Amaral in June 2023 | |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
Assumed office 1 February 2019 | |
Constituency | São Paulo |
Personal details | |
Born | Tabata Claudia Amaral de Pontes (1993-11-14) 14 November 1993 (age 30) São Paulo, Brazil |
Political party | PSB (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDT (2018–2021) |
Spouse | João Henrique Campos |
Alma mater | Harvard University (BS) |
As an activist for education in Brazil, Amaral co-founded two organisations: Vontade de Aprender Olímpica, which prepares Brazilian students to compete in international olympiads,[1] and Movimento Mapa Educação, which promotes education equality in Brazil.[2][3] She also co-founded the political organisation Acredito, which provides funding for progressive candidates running for the first time in Brazil.[4][5]
Before attending university, Amaral represented Brazil in five international science competitions. She then graduated from Harvard University, with a degree in astrophysics and political science. She was also a columnist for Rádio CBN and Glamour magazine.[6][7]