Raquel Mendes. PhD in Economics, School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, 2009. Master degree in Economic and Social Sciences, School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, 2002. Undergraduate degree in Public Administration, School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, 1997. Teacher Coordinator, School of Management, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, since 2022. Adjunct Teacher, School of Management, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, 2003-2022. Assistant, School of Management, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, 1997-2003. Tutor, School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, 1995-1996. Member of the Evaluation Coordinating Board, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, since 2023. Mobility Coordinator, School of Management, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, since 2018. Member of the Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG), since 2013. Articles in specialized peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and communications at international scientific conferences. Academic distinctions.

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