Rosa Monteiro is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra (FEUC), where she coordinates the Master's program in Sociology. She is also a researcher at the Centre for Social Studies (CES). Previously, she served as Secretary of State for Citizenship and Equality in the XXI and XXII Portuguese Governments (2017–2022), with responsibility over gender equality, gender-based violence, LGBTIQ+ rights, human trafficking, combating racism, integration of Roma people, and migration. With a PhD in Sociology of the State, Law, and Administration (FEUC-CES, 2011), her academic work focuses on equality and non-discrimination policies, gender mainstreaming, work–life balance, and gender equality in the labor market. Rosa Monteiro received the Maria Barroso Prize for Equality, Gender, and Citizenship in 2023 and was honored with the Medal of Merit from the APEE (Portuguese Association for Business Ethics) for her work as Secretary of State for Citizenship and Equality, in 2022.