Anna Hermans

Hello, I'm Anna Hermans, a dedicated professional driven by a deep passion for fostering diversity, inclusion, and positive societal change. My journey has been shaped by a strong foundation in psychology, research, and public policy. I hold an MSC in Public Policy from University College London and a BA in Psychology from the University of the State Sao Paulo, where I specialized in Clinical and Social Psychology with a focus on gender and sexuality studies.

Employer - UCL PUBLIC POLICY 
Title: EDI Co-Lead October 
-  Organised 6 events a year and delivered a safe space for diverse students and staff.
-  Scheduled and produced the social media content for three terms.

Employer - UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE SAO PAULO 
Title: Psychology Intern
- Managed in the care of 6 patients, being able to navigate the social environment and provide care for people of different ethnic, political and religious backgrounds.
- Delivered the clinic with Psychological Records for all patients and engaged in weekly training's.
- Led a team of 6 while developing gender and sexuality educational events.

Employer - BRAZIL NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT
Title: Research Fellow 
- Spearheaded three different research projects: 1. Public Policies for the LGBTQI+ Population: Institutional Practices in Public University of Sao Paulo, 2. Critical Education in Brazilian Schools and 3. The Patriarchal Origins of Biphobia.
- Managed a large body of data, analysing over 150 academic papers and applying grounded theory and Birdin's methodology to evaluate academic publications on the subjects.
-  Conducted over 20 semi-structured interviews with a diverse set of individuals and organised the collective database.
 

Education
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, London
MSc Public Policy 2022 - Present
Modules: 

Policy-Making and Regulations in Europe.
Agenda Setting.
Public Policy Economics and Analysis.

UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE SAO PAULO, Brazil
BSc Psychology 2017 - 2022
The five-year bachelor's degree in Psychology in Brazil resulting in the title of Clinical Psychologist.
Specialisation in Clinical and Social Psychology targeted to gender and sexuality studies.
GPA: 9.3/10.

LANGUAGES
English (C2), Portuguese (C2), German (C1), Spanish (B2), Dutch (B2)