Mariana holds a degree in Economics from the Federal University of Uberlândia and a postgraduate degree in Planning and Finance. Mariana spent 7 years on various projects within Cargill's corn business unit, working on feasibility studies, procurement, and logistics for imported equipment and materials. Today, she is responsible for the commercial area of Fluid Quip Technologies in South America, working on business development, project feasibility studies, equipment and parts sales, and contract management for corn ethanol projects executed in Brazil.