Felipe is a university professor, scientist, and facilitator of collaborative processes focused on ecological regeneration and community strengthening.

Ph.D. in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition from UFV, he conducted research on terrestrial ecosystems in Antarctica during his doctoral and postdoctoral studies. He is currently a professor in the Rural Education program at UFV.

He has extensive experience in facilitating participatory processes with rural communities, traditional peoples, and environmental conservation groups. He also works as a consultant in Natural Sciences, co-developing management plans for conservation units.

He coordinates the Agroecology and Rural Education Center at UFV and participates in ecological restoration projects.

With numerous published scientific articles, Felipe combines academic rigor, ecological vision, and community practice. He is a certified Dragon Dreaming trainer, trained by John Croft.