Professor at the University of São Paulo, Alessandra holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology) and a PhD in Education, all from the University of São Paulo.

She is currently a professor at the Institute of Biosciences of the University of São Paulo and treasurer of the Brazilian Association of Teaching of Biology (SBEnBio - National).

She has experience in Education, working mainly in the following subjects: non-formal education, scientific dissemination, learning and teaching of science, production of didactic materials.