Leonardo is a journalist from PUC-Rio and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Transformation and Development of Latin America at Freie Universität (FU) in Berlin, Germany. He serves as an advisor for international events at Heinrich Böll Foundation in Brazil.

Leonardo also works as a research assistant on the DEPRISK project focusing on deportation risks and previously interned in Communication at Böll Foundation in Rio de Janeiro in 2020. His professional experiences include roles at Olympic Broadcasting Services and writing articles on technology and international politics for outlets such as The Brazilian Report and Latin American Business Stories (LABS News).