Carla Sousa has a PhD in Communication Sciences, a Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Her main research targets are directed toward media studies, with a particular focus on games, inclusion, behavior, learning, and human diversity. In Lusófona University (Portugal), Carla is part of the Centre for Research in Applied Communication, Culture, and New Technologies (CICANT) and is an assistant professor in the Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Videogames. Carla has been part of several national and internationally funded projects and scientific networks. Since 2022, Carla has been an individual ambassador for the non-profit Women in Games and, since 2023, a member of the advisory board of ECREA.