Rapha completed a BA in Social Psychology, an MA in Communications and Media, and an MA in Political Science. His work sits at the intersection of social psychology and public policy, with emphasis on public governance, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the municipal level. He focuses on governance structures, intersectoral coordination, and urban sustainability, particularly SDG localization and data-driven public management, and has professional experience supporting public institutions, civil society initiatives, and policy-oriented research, where he bridges social analysis with strategic project management in complex governance environments.