OUR STAFF
Daniel B. Furrer
Program Director
With expertise in politics and social development, Daniel will introduce you to the process of integration of favelas into the fabrics of Brazilian society. His experience with projects in this field and his spirit of innovation add much value to NEB. Always in the mood for a nice chat about politics, society and philosophy, Daniel is the right person to talk about the history and social integration of the favelas in Rio.
Alexandre Gheiner
Program Coordinator
Xande is a "carioca da gema" (born and raised in Rio). Graduated as Tour Guide, Xande demonstrates wide knowledge of the city, its history and culture. When he is not guiding groups of tourists through the city´s alleys, trails and corners, he usually spends his nights in Lapa, the local bohemian neighborhood. Xande will always be in a good mood with a friendly smile on his face and a pleasant company for you when he is showing greatest spots the city has to offer.
Alex Minkin
International Projects
Alex Minkin grew up in Moscow and studied at Russian University of Humanities (RGGU), and later graduated with Business degree from Yeshiva University as well as Brazilian studies at Portuguese Language Institute in New York. Alex is now leading all the international projects for NEB. In 2008 he founded Ticún Brasil, an innovative global social justice NGO that implements educational and art projects in Rio de Janeiro as well as Brazilian cultural events in New York. Alex is also fascinated with under-explored contemporary classical and jazz and shares his radical discoveries via new music project Extended Techniques.
