Sthefani Goncalves de Oliveira, Ph.D - profile information

Professional Experience

Research Associate and Assistant | Agricultural Economics Department - Auburn University 06/2023 to present. Auburn, AL

Develop and manage enterprise budgets for row crops and specialty crops, supporting decision-making for profitability and sustainability. • Track and analyze retail pricing trends for specialty crops in Alabama, using insights to inform market-based budgeting and economic strategy. • Utilize TAPS (Testing Ag Performance Solutions) and Field to Market platforms to collect, track, and analyze sustainability data across production systems. • Conduct market analysis, manage procurement for research projects, and support strategic decision-making for growers. • Coordinate field events and outreach programs, integrating sustainability and performance discussions with stakeholders.

Research Scholar | Horticulture Department - Auburn University 01/2022 to 05/2023. Auburn, AL

Conducted research on conventional and organic vegetable production, irrigation and fertilizer management for vegetables, and integrated pest management for vegetable crops. Responsibilities also included writing extension and research publications, as well as participating in and organizing growers' meetings and conferences.

Senior Multidisciplinary Analyst | Núcleo de Assessoria às Comunidades Atingidas por Barragens (NACAB) 11/2020 to 11/2021.

Para de Minas, MG, Brazil Oversaw a team tasked with gathering agronomic data in 10 cities within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Beyond acquiring data from communities impacted by mining dam tailings, the team also played a pivotal role in offering technical support to aid in the recovery of crops, areas, and the local economy for these communities.

Pleno Multidisciplinary Analyst | Associação Estadual de Defesa Ambiental e Social (AEDAS) 11/2019 to 11/2020.

Patos de Minas, MG, Brazil Managed a team responsible for collecting agronomic data in three cities in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Apart from gathering data from communities affected by mining dam tailings, the team played a vital role in offering technical assistance to help these communities recover their crops, areas, and local economy.

Forestry Supervisor | Innovative Oil and Carbon Solutions (INOCAS) 10/2018 to 01/2019.

Patos de Minas, MG, Brazil In charge of overseeing the Macauba coconut extraction, planting, and industry processing team, aiming to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality through the coordination of multifunctional technicians.

Technical Assistant | Instituto Montessori de Ponte Nova 02/2018 to 07/2018.

Ponte Nova, MG, Brazil Oversaw the management of a school garden initiative and conducted environmental education sessions for both elementary and high school students. Also, served as the elementary-level science teacher.

Research Scholar | Bologna University 04/2017 to 08/2017. Bologna, Italy

Engaged in the development of agricultural software, I focused on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the environmental costs linked to vegetable production. Simultaneously, I volunteered at a public garden, providing support and mentorship to minors and individuals recovering from drug dependency.