Tassia holds a Ph.D. in Economics of Education from Stanford University Graduate School of Education, a Master’s Degree in Economics also from Stanford, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil. Tassia has previously worked as a project manager in the Brazilian Secretariat of Strategic Actions (SAE), being responsible for the design of the education finance component. She has also worked as a World Bank consultant in education finance projects and impact evaluations, engaging with several Ministries of Education and Regional Educational Secretariats in Latin America and the Caribbean Region. She was the coordinator of undergraduate teaching at FGV’s School of Public Policy and Government (FGV EPPG) and has published articles on the economics of education in national and international journals. Her research concentrates on education policy in Brazil, particularly on education finance, the teacher labor market, technology in education, and impact evaluations aiming at improving student learning. 

Educational Background 

• PhD in Economics of Education – Stanford University, United States (2011-2015); 
• Master’s in Economics – Stanford University, United States (2011-2013);  
• Bachelor’s in Economic Sciences – PUC-Rio, Brazil (2004-2008);  

Fields of Interest 

• Economics of Education 
• Education Policies 
• Impact Evaluation 
• Applied Microeconomics 

Programs: 

• Undergraduation
• Professional Master in Public Administration (MAP)