Priscilla Mendes

Chief External Affairs and Strategy Officer
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Priscilla Mendes

Chief External Affairs and Strategy Officer
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As Chief External Affairs and Strategy Officer at Pogust Goodhead, Priscilla leads the firm’s global strategic communications, external relations, and advocacy initiatives. Over the past three years, she has developed and executed media and public affairs strategies for high-profile legal cases, managed crisis communications, and helped position Pogust Goodhead as a leading force in international litigation. Her work blends political acumen and media expertise to build influential relationships, enhance the impact of landmark cases such as Mariana x BHP claim, and bring plaintiffs one step closer to justice.

Priscilla brings over 16 years of experience in political journalism and public relations. Prior to joining Pogust Goodhead, she served as Head of Communications for Senator and former Minister of Agriculture Kátia Abreu for more than six years, and was a press officer during Brazil’s 2018 presidential elections. Earlier in her career, she worked as a political correspondent for Rede Globo, reporting from the Palácio do Planalto (Presidency of Brazil) and the National Congress. She also covered three presidential campaigns and acted in major media outlets including Rede Record, SBT, and Correio Braziliense.

Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an MBA in Digital Marketing from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from Universidade de Brasília (UnB).

Areas of Expertise

Strategic communications
Politics & communication
Public affairs
Journalism & reportage
Crisis management

Career

MSc in Politics and Communication, London School of Economics, 2022
MBA in Digital Marketing, Fundação Getúlio Vargas, 2020
Bachelor in Journalism, Universidade de Brasília, 2009
Press officer, Brazilian Federal Senate, 2016-2021
Communications coordinator, Ministry of Agriculture, 2015-2016
Reporter, Rede Globo, 2011-2015

Languages

English
Portuguese

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