Thays Prado — Co-Founder
I am a feminist futurist filmmaker. Founder of Feminist Futures, I have worked with women and girls from over 35 countries using the power of storytelling and film to envision the futures they want to see come true – for themselves, their communities, and the world – and influence policy changes and societal transformations. A 2023 NGFP Fellow, School of International Futures alumni, Vice-President of the Foresight Europe Network, and co-founder of Women Who Future(s). I hold a master’s degree in Gender, Media, and Culture from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Professional Screenwriting degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism from the University of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. For 18 years, I have worked with various UN agencies (UN Women, UNHCR, UN Global Compact, UNICEF, and UNFCCC) and international NGOs and feminist funds (BBC Media Action, Women Win, Plan International, Urgent Action Fund, Feminist Dream Space, and the Centre for Sport and Human Rights) to foster global impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Gender Advocacy and Media Production expert with a focus on social impact.
Experience: 22 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Screenwriting
- Gender Mainstreaming
- Thought Leadership
- Event Planning
- Child Rights Advocacy
- Business Strategy
- Storytelling
- Gender Equality
- Social Inclusion
- Program Management
- Gender Integration
- Capacity Building
- Digital Storytelling
- Fundraising
Career Highlights
- Founder of Feminist Futures, empowering women globally.
- 18 years of experience with UN agencies and NGOs.
- Expert in gender mainstreaming and storytelling.
Work Experience
Feminist Futures
Founder (2 yrs 8 mos)
School of International Futures (SOIF)
Storytelling Lead (8 mos)
Centre for Sport and Human Rights
Gender Advisor (3 yrs 10 mos)
Child Rights and Mega Sporting Events Advisor (5 mos)
Women Win
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor (4 mos)
UN Women
Global Programme Coordinator (1 yr)
Program Advisor and Communications Senior Consultant (2 yrs 6 mos)
Program Manager (1 yr 2 mos)
Feministórias
Director (9 yrs 1 mo)
BBC Media Action
Gender Advisor (4 mos)
Career Break
Professional development (1 yr)
UN Women
Communications Specialist (10 mos)
Beta ID
Content Manager (3 yrs 1 mo)
Editora Peixes
Columnist at DOM Magazine (1 yr)
Abril
Reporter (3 yrs)
Mais Tato
Content Producer and Manager (7 yrs 7 mos)
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Producer, Reporter and Anchor at TV UFMG (2 yrs 10 mos)
Intern Reporter at "UFMG Educativa" Radio Program (5 mos)
Education
Master’s Degree at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Professional Screenwriting at UCLA
Playwriting and Screenwriting at Inspiratorium - Escola de Cinema e Artes
Documentary Filmmaking at Escola São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
