Mayra Suely Santos Silva has a degree in Graphic Design and Advertising from ESEIG – Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Porto Polytechnic Institute School of Hospitality and Tourism);  Master's degree in Management with a specialization in Technology from BSU - Bridgewater State University, United States.  With around 16 years of professional experience, she was Manager of Casa do Cidadão and is currently Executive Administrator of NOSi and representative/Ambassador of Women in Tech Cabo Verde.