PATRÍCIA PINTO

Patrícia Pinto is a Portuguese psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a postgraduate qualification in Oncology. 

Currently, she serves as a dedicated member of the Portuguese League Against Cancer’s Northern branch, specifically within the Health Education Department. In this role, she meticulously plans, develops, and evaluates various programs aimed at raising awareness and preventing cancer. Additionally, she collaborates with the Psycho-Oncology Unit, specializing in counselling children and adolescents coping with parental or familiar cancer. 

Throughout her career, Patrícia has demonstrated a profound commitment to children and young adults well being, both professionally and through volunteer work. One of her achievements as a volunteer was her integration into the Youth Ambassador Programme between 2018 and 2023. Within the program she had several training opportunities, networking experiences and the support to start the European Code Against Cancer Championship in Portugal. Currently she has the opportunity to coordinate YA programme at ECL.