Carla Lacerda is a leader in the energy sector with over 30 years of experience working with the business community, government, and regulatory agencies. She currently serves as President of the Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce (BRATECC) in Houston, TX. Additionally, she is a Non-Resident Fellow with the Institute of the Americas in La Jolla, CA, in the Energy and Sustainability Program, and with the Center for Energy Studies at Baker Institute, Rice University.