Maria Cristina Miranda

Maria Cristina Miranda holds dual academic appointments as Associate Professor at Piaget Institute and Advanced Polytechnic and University Cooperative (CESPU), complemented by executive and research roles across international educational frameworks.

• Researcher at UNESCO chair in Education for Social Justice
• Researcher at UNESCO chair in Youth, Education and Society
• President of Portuguese Observatory of UNESCO chair on Youth Education
• Executive Director of Santa Estefânia nursery school
• Member of Editorial Advisory Board (Catholic University of Brasilia)

Her foundational training includes graduation from University of Coimbra and advanced degrees (Master's and PhD) from University of Minho, establishing her credentials in educational sciences.

Professor Miranda's scholarly identity centers on Educational Psychology and Career Development, with expanding influence in Social Justice in Education and Youth-Society dynamics. Her UNESCO chair affiliations drive research on equitable educational systems while the Identidade da Psicologia project she co-founded actively shapes professional psychology discourse in Portugal through advocacy and resource development.

International collaboration defines her operational scope, particularly through UNESCO networks and editorial partnerships with Brazilian institutions. Her leadership in the Portuguese Association for Career Development creates structured pathways for professional growth while maintaining Europsy certification standards for psychological practice.