Gilda is trained as a teacher, lawyer and positive psychology practitioner with a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in the conceptualization and application of mental toughness in education. Her research interests focus on building mental toughness and executive functioning in students and building a reliable measurement to evaluate it.

Gilda’s passion lies in finding effective ways for individuals to become the architects of their own success and wellbeing. She has a special interest in enhancing evidence-based knowledge for school interventions.