Rita Sofia da Silva Veloso, born in Porto in 1981, is married with two children. A Psychology graduate (2004) and master’s holder (2020) from the University of Porto, she is pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at ICBAS. An executive board member at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Rita also teaches at ICBAS and several universities. Ambassador for HealthManagement.org, she’s involved in global initiatives and has led award-winning health projects, earning recognition in leadership and innovation.
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Executive Board Member Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António
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