CAMILA CARVALHO
“Sport is about love and passion, but is also about resilience, a commitment to your values, and ongoing development.”
Meet Camila Carvalho, OLY, a Political Scientist with a Bachelor’s in International Relations. She is an Olympic Rowing Athlete with experience in Sport Management in Brazil. Currently, Camila is a participant at AISTS (International Academy of Sport Science and Technology), studying a Master's Degree in Sports Management and Technology.
WORKING IN SPORT
“I believe that through sports, we can change the lives of many people. It is possible to remain true to our values while being qualified and empathetic leaders capable of making a significant impact in our industry.”
CAMILA’S ROLE MODELS IN SPORT
“Adriana Behar, a two-time Olympic medalist in beach volleyball, has been an inspiration to me. After her retirement, she became the Sports Director of the Brazilian Olympic Committee and later the CEO of the Brazilian Volleyball Federation. I admired her first as an athlete and even more as a sports manager. I had the great opportunity to work with her in both organisations, and she always inspired me and pushed me to develop and reach another level in my career.”
PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY & DIVERSITY IN SPORT
“Currently, we have not achieved gender equity. It’s important to remember that it's not a fight between women against the men, but a search for unity that enables everyone to share the same spaces and have the same rights.
At the Brazilian Volleyball Federation, I had the privilege of contributing to an internal policy aimed at promoting gender equity and diversity. This pioneering initiative in Brazil reinforced our commitment to combat harassment and discrimination while fostering diversity and equal representation within the organisation. It also established a commitment to objective decision-making and the creation of inclusive environments, marking a significant step forward in sports governance.”
CULTURAL CHANGE IN SPORT
“Cultural change is essential, and policies must ensure not only gender equality but also equal opportunities for women in sports. This involves developing tools that promote genuine equality beyond quotas, including inclusive recruitment mechanisms, transparency in policy evaluations, and safe spaces for feedback.”
