About Us

Motriz is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening local governments in Brazil to ensure they deliver high-quality services for all. We focus on promoting ethnic-racial equity, gender equity, and socio-environmental sustainability.

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Our History

Motriz came to be from the merger of two reference organizations dedicated to strengthening public management and public education in Brazil: Vetor Brasil and Instituto Gesto. With nearly 10 years of experience, both organizations have joined forces to amplify both results and positive impact. Motriz came to further contribute to the development and implementation of more effective, inclusive, and diverse public policies and services.

Impact Figures

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40

partner governments

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2
M

students impacted

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1000

public leaders trained

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270

government departments strengthened

Our Values

We empower the public sector by equipping government professionals to build a fair and just Brazil.
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We value people

Our organization is centered on empowering and continuously developing people, as we believe they are the true agents of transformation.
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We are inclusive

As a non-partisan organization, we prioritize diversity and inclusion at every level, recognizing the rich diversity of experiences and knowledge within communities and regions.
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We create impact together

We work collaboratively with governments, institutions, and professionals, respecting local contexts, to drive lasting changes in the public sector and improve people’s lives.
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We are committed to learning

We learn from both our successes and our setbacks. Guided by evidence and driven by the courage to innovate, we continuously seek new pathways and opportunities.

Nossos Valores

Impulsionamos o setor público fortalecendo pessoas nos governos, por um Brasil justo e com equidade.
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Valorizamos pessoas

Nossa organização se orienta pelo empoderamento e desenvolvimento contínuo das pessoas por acreditar que elas são agentes de transformação.
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Somos plurais

Somos uma organização suprapartidária que valoriza a diversidade e a inclusão em todos os níveis, reconhecendo a pluralidade de experiências e saberes das pessoas e dos territórios.
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Fazemos a diferença juntos

Colaboramos com governos, instituições e profissionais valorizando os contextos locais para juntos gerarmos transformações duradouras no setor público e na vida das pessoas.
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Aprendemos sempre

Aprendemos constantemente com nossos erros e acertos. Agimos com base em evidências e com coragem para inovar, inspirando novas rotas e oportunidades

Our Team

Strategic Council

Composed of experienced and diverse leaders committed to social transformation, our strategic advisors are our guiding force, helping us discuss, challenge, and guide the organization’s direction, ecosystem innovations, and sustainability strategies.

Denis Mizne
CEO of the Lemann Foundation| Chairman of the Board
Giovanni Harvey
Executive Director of the Fundo Baobá and former Executive Secretary for Racial Equality Policies at the Executive Office of the President
Leila Velez
Founder and CEO of Curl Lab
Susanna Lemann
Founder of Instituto Proa
Peter Graber
Managing Director of the Lemann Foundation and Owner of Peter Graber Alarmes

Audit Committee

Composed of individuals with extensive experience in auditing, accounting, and risk management, our fiscal advisors guide us and ensure our compliance with the best practices in accounting, taxation, and compliance.

Camila Anker
Director of Institutional Development at the Lemann Foundation
Jandaraci Araujo
Co-founder of Conselheira 101 and former Executive Director of Banco do Povo Paulista
Paulo Miron
Executive Director of Instituto Unibanco

Nossos Valores

Impulsionamos o setor público fortalecendo pessoas nos governos, por um Brasil justo e com equidade.

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Nossa organização se orienta pelo empoderamento e desenvolvimento contínuo das pessoas por acreditar que elas são agentes de transformação.

Somos plurais

Somos uma organização suprapartidária que valoriza a diversidade e a inclusão em todos os níveis, reconhecendo a pluralidade de experiências e saberes das pessoas e dos territórios.

Fazemos a diferença juntos

Colaboramos com governos, instituições e profissionais valorizando os contextos locais para juntos gerarmos transformações duradouras no setor público e na vida das pessoas.

Aprendemos sempre

Aprendemos constantemente com nossos erros e acertos. Agimos com base em evidências e com coragem para inovar, inspirando novas rotas e oportunidades