João Gabriel is a PhD Advisor with InGenius Prep based in Washington. As a law and higher education professional, João brings a wealth of experience to his role as an advisor. He holds an MA in Global Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as an MA in Human Rights from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and a PhD from Georgetown University. Following his education, João has served in law firms, federal roles, and academic positions. Now, he brings his interdisciplinary insights to his role, guiding student through their academic journeys.
In his experience, João has worked as a teaching assistant in twelve disciplines, ranging from global politics at UC Santa Barbara to American and European History at Georgetown. He has also led five-week intensive courses. João’s focus in his academic roles is to engage students with the material and collaboratively develop their analytical and professional skills for successful careers beyond the classroom.
As an advisor, João works to give students the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in higher education. He is passionate about advising and learning from students. He has worked with students from various nationalities at major college campuses. João strives to identify and address each student’s needs for their particular areas of interest. João’s experience as a PhD candidate and an educator at top institutions has given him an understanding of graduate-level programs and the knowledge to guide students effectively towards their academic and professional goals.