Carla Cerqueira holds a PhD in Communication Sciences, with a specialization in Communication Psychology from the University of Minho, Portugal (2012). Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University, an integrated researcher at CICANT (The Centre for Research in Applied Communication, Culture, and New Technologies), and a collaborator researcher at CECS (Communication and Society Research Centre). Her research interests include gender, feminisms, intersectionality, NGOs, and media studies. She has participated in diverse conferences and has integrated scientific committees, projects, and events organizations. She was vice-chair of the Gender and Communication Section of the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA). She is the Research and Policy Committee chair of GAMAG (Global Alliance on Media and Gender).