Larissa Amorim was born in the neighborhood of Penha. She is a journalist who graduated from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and holds a postgraduate degree in integrated organizational communication from ESPM. She currently serves as the executive coordinator of Casa Fluminense, a permanent space in Rio de Janeiro for debate and the construction of public policies, focusing on strengthening popular leadership and organizations, as well as monitoring and influencing public policies. She is an advisor to Rede Comuá, Datalabe, and Instituto Marielle Franco. She is a member of the Territorial Alliance of Funds and the Anti-Racist Adaptation Network.