Marcelo Silva

Fellow, von der Heyden Global Fellows 2025-26

Marcelo Silva is a rising fifth-year Ph.D. candidate at the Sanford School of Public Policy. His research focuses on the political and economic drivers of policy solutions to critical 21st-century challenges, including climate change adaptation, poverty alleviation, and the sustainable use of natural resources. With nearly 15 years of professional experience, his work is informed by a multidisciplinary academic background that integrates insights from political science and economics. He holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in political science from the University of Brasília, as well as a master's in international affairs with a focus on development economics from the University of California, San Diego.