Organization | CEDH | Research Centre for Human Development
The Board of Directors is a team composed of the Director and, at least, two members.
The responsibilities of the board are coordinating the CEDH’s main activities, namely:
- Engaging researchers in the activities defined each year, such as events, training, etc.
- Supporting researchers in the development of their research outputs (e.g. articles, project proposals, etc.)
- Encouraging researchers to contribute to fostering the CEDH’s activity at national and international levels.
Board of Directors:

DIANA MESQUITA
Director

FILIPA SOBRAL
Board Member

DIOGO COSTA
Board Member
The activity of the Board of Directors is supported by two structures:
- SCIENTIFIC BOARD
Includes all the integrated researchers. It meets twice a year and is responsible for: contributing to the definition of the Centre's strategic positioning, approving the creation of research groups, approving the integration of new researchers, approving the annual reports, and advising the Board of Directors regarding research projects, scientific events, and other relevant issues. - PLENARY ASSEMBLY
Includes all the researchers, integrated members and collaborators. It meets once a year in order to evaluate the Centre's activity and suggest improvement measures for CEDH's functioning.
Management Team:
The Management Team is composed by the science manager, the scientific consultant and the communication manager. The responsibilities of the management team are to assist in the CEDH's needs, to ensure the execution of all the CEDH's activities and promote the CEDH's established goals.

MARCO PEREIRA
Science Manager

MARISA COSTA
Scientific Consultant

DIANA SEABRA
Communication Manager