Alessandra Schneider is native to Curitiba and grew-up in the surrounding Atlantic Rain Forest. She has felt a deep connection to nature all her life through mountaineering, climbing and was even a "boy scout" as a child. She has ventured out to travel and has seen gorgeous sites in South America and Europe. She has studied Communications, Ecotourism and International Tourism while receiving a Masters Degree in Spain. Professional experiences and some health challenges have transformed her life and led her to Pirenópolis (GO), where she is learning about permaculture at Ecocentro IPEC and planning live at the ecovillagge.