LEADERSHIP TEAM
leadership team
M.Sc. Ana Carolina Puga
Ana Carolina Puga stands out as a central figure in the transformation of aesthetics in Brazil, raising it to new levels of excellence and professionalism. With a pioneering vision, she not only founded ACorPoralle, the first aesthetic clinic in the country led by a biomedical scientist, but also planted the seeds of a revolution in the field of Aesthetic Biomedicine.
Her journey is marked by tireless determination and an indomitable passion for her profession. Every battle fought and every obstacle overcome led to significant achievements that echo throughout Brazil's aesthetic health landscape.
The official recognition of Aesthetic Biomedicine by the Federal Council of Biomedicine in 2010 was not just a historic milestone, but a testament to the transformative power of Ana Carolina's persistence and vision. The launch of Nepuga's first postgraduate classes opened the door to more specialized and qualified training, shaping the future of the profession.
In addition, her achievements inspired a series of regulations and recognitions in other areas of health. From Aesthetic Pharmacy to Aesthetic Nursing, from Orofacial Harmonization to Aesthetic Biology, Ana Carolina played a fundamental role in every step taken toward the legitimacy and excellence of these disciplines.
Her support and influence were also felt in the Dermatofunctional and Neurofunctional Physical Therapy qualifications, in which the use of botulinum toxin was duly regulated by the Federal Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
Ana Carolina Puga's legacy transcends her own achievements. She has become a beacon of inspiration for a generation of aesthetic health professionals, showing that with determination, passion, and hard work, it is possible to accomplish great things and transform an entire sector for the better. Her achievements are not merely bureaucratic advances: they are victories that resonate in the well-being and self-esteem of millions of Brazilians seeking reliable, high-quality aesthetic care.
M.Sc. Rodrigo Nunes de Oliveira
Currently president and sponsoring owner of Faculdade FAPUGA (2018-present), he is the creator and speaker of the Game-to-Work (G2W) teaching methodology in Brazil. He is an advocate and forerunner of the thesis that GAMES develop business skills that are highly valued and sought after in the job market.
All of this helps him build empathy with his audience, developing his own teaching methods for people who play games, watch series, and are hooked on streaming and series. He believes that the potential and skills demanded by the market can be better learned and developed by those who practice these activities. Today, the sparkle in his eyes comes from the life changes his educational institutions bring about, opening new horizons for his students.
He also applies management concepts to his personal life: he divides his free time between family and his hobbies. Hooked on endorphins, he competes in triathlon (TOP 10 triathlete, Sprint distance, 40-44 age group, Troféu Brasil 2023) and plays a variety of games: Warcraft III, StarCraft 2, and World of WarCraft are his favorites. He also enjoys series such as Star Wars, Harry Potter and the series Stranger Things, which he watches with his 3 daughters.
His MBA in University Academic Administration (2017-2018) helped him consolidate and found the higher education institution (HEI) Fapuga, which is currently accredited by the MEC (Brazil's Ministry of Education).
He earned a stricto sensu master's degree in Business Management (2004-2006); he was an education delegate, chair of an administrative committee (XXXI CONAP – 2005 and XIX CNPG – 2005), director of culture and events (ANPG 2005), and a university professor of Business Administration at several HEIs.
Nunes began his academic life during his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at PUC/SP (1999) and as e-commerce coordinator (PUC-JR/SP – 2000); He won numerous awards as an undergraduate: winner of the National University Championship in Embu das Artes – SP, Students in Free Enterprise – SIFE/Brasil (1999), and the Rookie of the Year award – breakout team of the year – at the Students in Free Enterprise – SIFE (now Enactus) international championship in Kansas City – Missouri – USA, Students in Free Enterprise – SIFE – USA (2000); best final paper (TCC) in Business Administration at FEA-PUC/SP (2003); and best Undergraduate Research paper in Business Administration at FEA-PUC/SP (2003).
In addition, at age 17, he was also an e-commerce pioneer and created the second online store in Brazil (1996 – 2001), for the legendary Krugans Kimonos (inventors and pioneers in world Jiu-Jitsu), supplying kimonos worldwide; famous fighters from the early UFCs were customers of his business.