Instituto Refazer was founded by two very engaged pediatricians, in 1995. Vera Bonfim and Mariene Roque aimed to provide a decent and unrestricted life to children with rare and chronic diseases – and their families
Since then, we have been working hard to offer medical, nutritional and legal support so that every child is properly assisted.
In collaboration with Instituto Fernandes Figueira (IFF/Fiocruz), we are pioneers developing innovative solutions and providing continued support to families.
This initiative took place after hospital discharge imposed new challenges to the needy families.
To provide better quality of life and promote autonomy through the implementation of multidisciplinary and integrated actions that break the cycle of disease and poverty.
We work to be recognized as a reference in supporting children with rare and chronic diseases, standing out for the quality and humanization of our care, and for promoting innovative solutions that transform lives.
Meet Our Team
Medical doctor with a PhD in Cardiology from UFRJ, Fátima had 25 years of clinical experience before transitioning to management roles. She spent 15 years in Human Resources and Healthcare Plan Management at Petrobras, overseeing services for over 300,000 individuals. She is now the president of Instituto Refazer, which supports children with complex health conditions in vulnerable families, referred by the Fernandes Figueira Institute (IFF/FIOCRUZ).
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Educator with a postgraduate degree in Strategic Management and Knowledge Management from UFRJ, Aparecida spent 15 years managing various departments at Petrobras, with solid experience in HR development, leadership strategy, process optimization, and team engagement. Passionate about organizational development.
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Engineer with 36 years of experience at Petrobras, Carmen is specialized in Project Management and led large-scale projects with a focus on strategic planning, team leadership, quality control, and process optimization. Recognized for her results-driven approach and motivational leadership.
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Mechanical Engineer (PUC-Rio) with an Executive MBA in Business Management (IBMEC). Adriana has worked in major multinational companies in aviation and oil & gas sectors. She joined Refazer in 2021 and is responsible for the organization's financial planning and control.
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Administrator with an MBA in Human Resources Management. Experienced in administration, finance, and people management in medium and large companies.
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Administrator with extensive experience in procurement and inventory, including 5 years at Instituto Dara and 10 years in the private sector.
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Sociologist and Psychologist. Experienced in socioemotional mentoring, fostering emotional bonds, and building resilience for facing life’s challenges.
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PhD candidate in Social Work at UFRJ, with a Master’s from the same institution (FAPERJ Fellowship). Specialized in Public Policy and Inter-sectorality (FIOCRUZ), with experience in research focused on health and education. Works at Refazer to promote access to rights, citizenship, and social inclusion.
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Journalist. Focused on projects involving social and environmental responsibility and digital media. Oversees Refazer’s institutional communication, including content for reports, newsletters, emails, the website, and social media.
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Medical doctor (UFRJ), specialist in Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care (IFF/Fiocruz), where he has worked since 1996 and currently serves as Director (2021–2025). Renowned for his contributions to public health and pediatric care.
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40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including 23 years at Petrobras. Recognized for his leadership in pre-salt development and contributions to R&D across universities and research institutes. Holds executive education from top global institutions
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Degree in English with an MBA (COPPEAD/UFRJ) and a postgraduate degree in Business Management from Henley University, UK
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Sócio Conselheiro do Escritório Bichara desde 2006, atuando na área Trabalhista. Possui vasta experiência em consultoria e contencioso trabalhista, inclusive em ações coletivas trabalhistas..
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Chief of Staff at IFF/Fiocruz. Public servant and Health Technologist at Fiocruz. PhD in Social Work (UFRJ). Coordinator of postgraduate and residency programs and the Forum for Public Policy for Chronically Ill Children and Adolescents at Fiocruz.
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PhD in Social Sciences (PUC), Master’s in Development, Agriculture and Society (UFRRJ), expert in Public Policy and Government (IUPERJ), and Economist (UFRJ).
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Mechanical Engineer (IME), MSc in Petroleum Engineering (UNICAMP), and PhD in Fluid Mechanics (INPT – France). Worked at Petrobras for 33 years, spending the last 12 in managing positions.
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PhD candidate at UERJ researching innovation management and entrepreneurship. Former Consultant Director at Riggo, Operations Director at Infoglobo, and Board Member at Valor Econômico.
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PhD in Chemistry from PUC-Rio (1995). Expert in Analytical Chemistry applied to the oil and gas industry.
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