Brazilian SouthWest Florida Chamber Of Commerce

“BSWFCC was established with the mission to promote, strengthen, and support the Brazilian business community in Southwest Florida.”

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Associated Members

Directors

Meet our directors

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André Odenbreit Carvalho

Honorary President

Carlo Barbieri

President

Bruno Rogers

Vice President

Sidney Bezerra

Director Secretary

Isabelle Nepomuceno

Director of Marketing

Tatiana Arcencio

Director

Ricardo Padovan

Director of Technology

Brenno Dias

Director of Financial Innovation and Business

Caroline Jones

Director

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André Odenbreit Carvalho

André Odenbreit Carvalho

Honorary President

Born in Rio de Janeiro and holding a degree in History from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ), he is a career diplomat. He has previously served at the Brazilian Embassies in Buenos Aires, Moscow, and London, as well as at Brazil’s Mission to the European Union in Brussels. In Brasília, among other roles, he worked as Head of the Division for Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development, Director of the Departments for Extra-Regional Trade Negotiations and Multilateral Economic Organizations, and Special Secretary for External Relations at the Office of the President’s Chief of Staff.

Carlo Barbieri

Carlo Barbieri

President

He is specialized in business intelligence and strategic solutions for small, medium, and large corporations at both national and international levels, with the Brazilian market being his largest target audience.

He serves as President of Green Card Solutions–EB-5 Regional Center; President of the Aquera Foundation; and also works as a consultant, journalist, political analyst, speaker, and educator. In addition, he is an entrepreneur, civic activist, and leader of many organizations related to Brazil, his country of origin.

Carlo Barbieri graduated in Economics and Law and has completed more than 60 specialization courses in Brazil and abroad, at institutions such as Getúlio Vargas Foundation, University of Brasília, Mackenzie University, Sorbonne, University of Chicago, Harvard, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also earned a Master’s in Legal Studies from Ambra University.

Bruno Rogers

Bruno Rogers

Vice president

Bruno Rogers is Administrator and Theologian, has MBAs and graduate degrees in areas such as International Business, Projects and Logistics. Founder and President of Green Grout company linked to the floor restoration industry , CEO of Finesse Signature Spaces company specializing in custom spaces , is also President and founder of Finesse Global Enterprise , a construction materials import company with the concept One Stop Shop, and President and founder of Elite Medical Equipment, a company specialized in the sale of medical devices in Brazil and the United States. Currently, he serves as Vice President of BSWCCC – Southwest Florida Chamber of Commerce, promoting strategic connections between Brazilian entrepreneurs and the North American market.

Sidney Bezerra

Sidney Bezerra

Director Secretary

Sidney is an entrepreneur with experience in Franchising, co-founder of a network with 50 units in Brazil. Graduated in Electrical Engineering and MBA in Telecommunications, he worked for AT&T. Currently, he leads business initiatives between Brazil and the USA, is a partner of a landscaping company for HOA in Tampa and also owns an education company in Brazil.

Isabelle Nepomucemus

Isabelle Nepomucemo

Marketing Director

Isabelle Nepomucemo has 10+ years of experience in strategic management and operations. She currently serves as Head of Operations at Seven Ophthalmic Equipment Solutions, leading operations in Brazil.

She is the co-founder of a franchise network in the civil construction sector and also works in business consulting. Isabelle has strong expertise in leadership, performance, and business development.

Tatiana Arcencio

Tatiana Arcencio

Director

Tatiana Arcencio is an entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience, holding a background in Accounting and InterCoaching & Business.

She is the owner of three successful companies in Florida: residential and commercial organization, cleaning services, and property inspection.

Ricardo Padovan

Ricardo Padovan

Director of Technology

Ricardo Padovan is the founder of RPM Digital Business, with operations in Brazil and USA, specializing in companies in international transition. With MBA in Marketing and over 25 years of experience, he led projects for brands like IBM, Nokia, Claro and Intel. He was a communications consultant for the Federal Police and the ITA, and idealized the METANOIA event, focused on leadership and innovation. He is currently Director of Technology at BSWFCC.

Joshua Colucci

Josué Colucci

Director

Executive with more than 30 years of experience in accounting, law, finance and technology, acting in corporate governance, M&A, digital transformation and innovation, co-founder of startups and advisor in technology-based companies; currently occupies the Business Manager’s Office at VBX, an ecosystem dedicated to digital transformation of companies.

Brenno Dias

Director of Financial Innovation and Business

Brenno Dias is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in engineering, management, and finance. After years as a Project Manager at Embraer, he redirected his career toward the financial sector and is now an Accountant and CEO of TB Financial Services. As an Enrolled Agent (EA) licensed by the IRS, TB Financial assists Brazilians in settling and financially prospering in the United States, ensuring tax compliance and sustainable growth strategies.

Brenno is an entrepreneur with experience in investment offices, educational projects, and more.

With a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from ITA and an MBA in Project Management from FGV, he combines analytical vision with financial expertise to offer efficient solutions. His commitment is to help business owners and investors thrive in the American market.

Caroline Jones

Diretor

Caroline Jones, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, is a Florida and Massachusetts-licensed nurse and the owner of Vitalify Wellness, LLC, where she practices bioidentical hormone therapy.

With almost 20 years of experience in diverse areas of nursing, she holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Medicine from Frontier Nursing University and is certified in advanced diabetes management.

She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists.