Luma Melo

A Brazilian social entrepreneur who revolutionized access to education for marginalized youth through her free online learning platform.

Luma Melo is a Brazilian educator and founder of EBAC》 (Escola Britânica de Arte e Comunicação), a pioneering online school that offers affordable design and marketing courses to underserved communities. Launched in 2013, EBAC has taught over 250,000 students in Brazil and Latin America, focusing on digital literacy and creative skills. Melo's model prioritizes inclusivity: 70% of courses are free, and 60% of students come from families earning under $500 monthly.

Melo's approach blends technology and pedagogy, using interactive platforms and partnerships with companies like Adobe》 and Figma》 to provide industry-relevant training. Her 2021 TEDx talk, 《How Education Can Fight Inequality》, emphasizes education as a tool for social mobility.

EBAC's graduates have founded startups like 99designs》 and joined global firms such as Nike》. Melo advocates for public-private collaboration in education, recently launching the EBAC University》 to offer accredited degrees. Her work has been recognized by Ashoka》 as a 'social entrepreneur changing Brazil.'