Meet the Admissions Team

Joana Vaz-Pinto
Director of Enrollment management 

Originally from Portugal, Joana grew up in Spain and has lived in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Prior to joining TASIS Portugal, she spent many years working in the hospitality industry, primarily for Four Seasons hotels. A member of the School’s pre-opening team, she has been with TASIS Portugal for 7 years.

A graduate of King’s College in Madrid, Spain, Joana knows the value of an international school education. She can assist you in English, Portuguese, or Spanish (some French, too).

joana.vazpinto@tasisportugal.org
Mobile: +351 912 136 417

Maria Patrício

ASSOCIATE Director of ADMISSIONS

Maria joined the TASIS Portugal admissions team in the summer of 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Reading in the UK, where she grew up. She has extensive experience in sales and account management in successful startups in London, which were acquired by larger organizations such as Google and the OLX group.

maria.patricio@tasisportugal.org
Mobile: +351 911 120 333

André Gomes

Front of House Coordinator & Admissions/Marketing Assistant

André joins our team as the Front of House Coordinator & Admissions/Marketing Assistant, bringing a warm and friendly presence to our Welcome Center front desk. Prior to this role, he served as the Fitness Supervisor at Penha Longa Resort in Sintra, where he skillfully managed wellness center memberships and coordinated diverse wellness activities and sports programs.

Complementing his professional experience, André holds a degree in Human Motricity - Physical Education from ISEIT, Almada. André's dedication to exceptional service, along with his personal interests such as running, football, and enjoying TV series, makes him a valuable addition to our school community, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all visitors.

andre.gomes@tasisportugal.org
Mobile: +351 913 348 887