Sofia is a PhD candidate in Physical Education and Sport at Universidade Lusófona, specialising in physical activity and health, and currently serves as Managing Editor and Social Media Manager for the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA). She brings direct experience in journal and editorial support, social media and digital communications, and close familiarity with the ISBNPA community. In this role she will support the Executive Director across day-to-day operations, communications, membership, and annual meeting activities.

The selection process

The Society received three applications by the 15 May 2026 deadline, from:

• Artur Direito
• Ana Carolina Barco Leme
• Sofia Franco

We are grateful to all three for their interest in serving ISBNPA and for the quality of their applications.

All proposals were assessed by a three-person panel: António Palmeira (Executive Director), Seb Chastin (President), and Penny Love. Candidates were scored against ten weighted criteria reflecting the requirements of the role.

The proposal analysis was shared with the Executive Committee at the Pre-Conference Meeting on 27 May 2026. On 10 June 2026, the three-member panel completed the assessment and decision-making process and confirmed the appointment.

Please join us in welcoming Sofia to the ISBNPA team.

Slide deck AGM 2026

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During this IWRC webinar, we:

• Introduce ourselves and begin forming meaningful connections around the Circle 

• Share the background and vision of the Indigenizing Wellbeing Research Circle 

• Discuss the values that guide our work 

• Reflect on how Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing shape wellbeing research and practice 

• Share what it means to engage in work that is by, for, and with Indigenous Peoples and communities

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