Bárbara Stephany de Souza Silva is Chief Data Officer and cofounder of Lagos Data Intelligence, specializing in data governance, digital analysis, and strategic communication. With over a decade of experience across government, private sector, and academia, she has led projects for major institutions including Brazil’s Presidency and national public agencies. Former Head of Data at leading analytics firms and researcher at FGV, her work bridges technology, evidence-based policymaking, and institutional innovation. She advocates for ethical data use as a driver of transparency and impactful decision-making.