Fernando Andrade is a Ph.D. student, communication researcher and journalist with an extensive background covering politics, public policy, and human rights in Brazil. He also covered major sports events, including the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, advocating for sports as a catalyst for inclusion, social mobility, and transformation. Grounded in a sociocultural perspective, his research focuses on strategic political communication, examining the psychological mechanisms behind political persuasion, ideological commitment, and the delegitimization of opposing views to understand how mediated populist messaging impacts public opinion, voter behavior, and democratic discourse globally.
Personal Website: fernandoandrade.me
- B.A., Communication (minor in Public Relations), University of Arizona - summa cum laude
- A.A., Journalism, Universidade Estácio de Sá - Brazil
- Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Universitat Politècnica de València - Spain