Rafaella Bonaccorsi Dantas

Rafaella Bonaccorsi Dantas is Brazilian and joined the University of Notre Dame in 2025 as a Program Assistant. In her role, she supports the São Paulo office's daily operations by coordinating logistics for events and travel, managing data, developing digital content, and assisting with exchange programs.

With a degree in International Relations from Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo, Rafaella has experience in cross-cultural communication, digital content development, and event management. Before joining Notre Dame, she represented international educational institutions at student recruitment fairs and worked at the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), an organization dedicated to promoting international trade and partnerships.

Rafaella believes that international education is a powerful tool for building bridges and fostering dialogue across cultures. “Through education, we can transform challenges into opportunities and work towards a more inclusive and connected world,” she reflects.