About Caio

Caio is a dedicated content writer and researcher with a strong focus on psychology, education, and social justice. He has extensive experience in topics such as work-study, financial aid, internships, and scholarships. 

Caio holds a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University in the City of New York. He has explored various topics, including educational bilingualism, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. 

Experience

Caio's journey in writing and research began at LaGuardia Community College in 2019. He explored educational bilingualism in New York, analyzing how bilingualism is prioritized in specific areas and its impact on children's cognitive abilities compared to monolingual education. He also investigated social psychology topics, focusing on the discrimination faced by African Americans, from microaggressions to mass incarceration, and the resulting mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

After transferring to Columbia University in 2021, Caio further honed his writing and research skills. His work included examining the portrayal of Latinos as criminals in Hollywood and the societal biases this image perpetuates. He also researched cognitive psychology topics, such as the effects of work-life balance on mental health and the interplay between work identity and life identity. Additionally, Caio participated in neuroscience research, assisting with MRI studies to understand spatial behavioral navigation, the hippocampus's role in memory and orientation, and evaluating treatments for Ideomotor Apraxia.

Since joining the Bold.org team in 2024, Caio has leveraged his extensive background to help students navigate their educational journeys. His personal experiences as an immigrant navigating the U.S. educational system, from paying student loans to winning scholarships, and his work with a nonprofit supporting low-income adults in pursuing higher education have fueled his passion for education and social equity.

Caio is driven by his desire to make a meaningful impact. Through his creative and engaging writing, he addresses relevant issues with the powerful art of storytelling. He aims to provide valuable insights and resources to students, helping them understand the nuances of college life and the support available to them.

Quote from Caio

"The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one." -Malcolm S. Forbes

"My interpretation of this quote is that our minds can be fulfilled by 'empty' ideas, which means that we are not looking for further sources to fulfill our minds but those in our comfort zone. However, when we educate ourselves, we dive into a world of complexities beyond our imagination. It is like taking a trip to a very different country. We become members of a continuous legacy created by beings like us in which we have developed our ability to use a wonderful human tool: language. Sharing educated theories through language is how humans can easily contribute to one another's successes. Why not be open to education?"