In October 2022, INMA awarded 30 young professionals around the world its third “30 Under 30” award as part of its Young Professionals Initiative. This is the 26th in a series of 30 features about the impressive rising media stars who are shaping our industry.

After graduating from the University of São Paulo in 2016 with a degree in social sciences, Gabriel had many career opportunities available. But the one he most wanted to pursue was data journalism, so he joined the team of Nexo Jornal as a data scientist.

Since then, Gabriel has not only earned his master’s degree, but he has moved into the role of infographics editor at the Brasilian publication. As a data scientist, Gabriel became fascinated with how to use journalism to communicate data, and he helped shape Nexo Jornal’s innovative editorial approach to data journalism.

His work has won Gabriel and his team some of the most prestigious international awards and led to him being offered a management role with the company. Now, in addition to his editorial expertise, he plays a key role in the strategic leadership within the company while also guiding the vision of the infographics desk.

In addition to his understanding of data journalism, Gabriel has impressed others with his eagerness to continual learning. He has embraced the vision that editorial, product, and business must work side by side and is intent on leading his teams with this vision.

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