Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Tiago was raised in Rome and is now living in Turin, Italy. He’s currently studying Energy Engineering with the aspiration of being able to help tackle climate change.Driven by youth empowerment, he believes that investing in today’s young people means investing in the future of our countries and continent. He also happens to be very passionate about European integration and dreams of one day being a citizen of the United States of Europe. Tiago has been involved in different local organisations and projects concerning youth participation, access to mental health and fighting against climate change. Put more simply, he wants young people to build a better society for themselves. 

Not one to shy away from friendly competition, Tiago is known for his table football enthusiasm and his ability to score while playing the goalkeeper.