Marcela and her husband became parents of a sibling group of two through public adoption. In her adoption journey, Marcela became closely connected with the complexities of Post Adoption Depression, secondary Trauma, ADHD, Developmental Trauma, Learning Disabilities and Reactive Attachment Disorder. Originally from Brazil, Marcela immigrated to Canada in her 20s and learned how to manage cultural differences and challenges associated with immigration. She remains deeply passionate about cultural inclusiveness and developing a sense of belonging and acceptance with those of different backgrounds. Professionally, Marcela has vast experience navigating complex systems, including immigration, healthcare and education. She specializes in helping others manage complexity without feeling overwhelmed and burned-out.

Marcela knows from personal experience how important it is to have community support during difficult times and looks forward to connecting and supporting other families in their journey.