Erica Godoy

A Brazilian social entrepreneur revolutionizing education access through innovative tech solutions

Erica Godoy (b. 1985) is a Brazilian innovator whose work in educational technology has transformed learning opportunities for underserved communities. As founder of Quero Educação, she pioneered low-cost online education platforms connecting rural students with top universities. Her initiative has enrolled over 250,000 students since 2012, reducing urban-rural educational disparities by 40% in key regions.

Godoy's breakthrough came during Brazil's 2013 protests when she identified systemic barriers in traditional education systems. She developed Quero's hybrid model combining online courses with in-person mentorship, funded through innovative micro-credit programs. Her blog posts highlight how AI-driven tutoring systems now customize learning paths for 15,000+ students monthly.

In 2018, she expanded operations to Colombia and Peru through partnerships with UNESCO, creating Latin America's first blockchain-based academic credential system. Her work was recognized by the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers community, and she advises UNICEF on digital education frameworks. Erica's vision of 'democratizing knowledge through code' continues to inspire tech-for-good movements across the Global South.