Alessandra Orofino
Social Entrepreneur | Empowering Civic Engagement
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Alessandra Orofino is a renowned social entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to empowering civic engagement and community-driven change. As the co-founder of NOSSAS, Brazil's largest civic tech network, she has pioneered innovative approaches to political activism and digital democracy.
Orofino's TED Talks have reached millions, sharing her vision for a more inclusive, participatory future. Her keynotes inspire audiences to become agents of positive social transformation in their own communities.
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It’s our city. Let’s fix it
Too often, people feel checked out of politics — even at the level of their own city. But urban activist Alessandra Orofino thinks that can change, using a mix of tech and old-fashioned human connection. Sharing examples from her hometown of Rio, she says: "It is up to us to decide whether we want schools or parking lots, recycling projects or construction sites, cars or buses, loneliness or solidarity."
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Alessandra Orofino at Aspen Ideas Festival 2022
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