Monica Morais Dias Riedel (née Morais Dias; born September 28, 1970) is the first lady of Mato Grosso do Sul since 2023 as the wife of Governor Eduardo Riedel. Mônica gained more prominence in appearances alongside the husband's work and volunteering.[2]
Mônica Riedel | |
|---|---|
 Monica in 2023 | |
| First Lady of Mato Grosso do Sul | |
| Assumed role January 1, 2023 | |
| Governor | Eduardo Riedel |
| Preceded by | Fátima Azambuja |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mônica Morais Dias Riedel September 28, 1970 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Campo Grande,[1] Brazil |
| Education | Getúlio Vargas Foundation (Business administration) Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Graduation, Designer) Dom Bosco Catholic University (Postgraduate, Designer) |
Biography
editMônica Riedel married Eduardo Riedel in January 1994, in the city of Jaboticabal, in São Paulo. They met in Rio de Janeiro, in 1987, a year after the release of the song "Eduardo e Mônica", from the band Legião Urbana, which coincidentally has the same name as the couple. They had plans to pursue an academic career and live in Belgium, where Eduardo intended to do his doctorate in genetics, but they ended up moving to Mato Grosso do Sul, where most of Eduardo's family lives. They have two children.[3][4]
Education
editGraduated in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, which he completed on December 6, 2020.
First Lady of Mato Grosso do Sul
editOn October 30, 2022, after her husband was elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul, she became the future First Lady of Mato Grosso do Sul, in replacement of Fátima Azambuja, wife of Reinaldo Azambuja.[5][6][7][8]
Mônica Riedel played an important role in her husband's electoral campaign, being the face of the toucan's "turn" against his opponent, Capitão Contar (PRTB).[9] She has also been involved in social causes and projects that benefit the state's population, such as Emprega Mulher,[10] which aims to prepare women to access the job market through training, workshops and assistance in preparing CVs.
Mônica Riedel said she will support her husband as she always did, but without directly participating in the government, maintaining her role as wife and mother. She stated that the couple's lives will continue normally after the governor's inauguration, on January 1, 2023. She has also visited state secretaries, but without disclosing the agenda.[11][12]
Social actions
editMônica Riedel has participated in several social actions, such as:
- Emprega Mulher (English: Employs Women): an event that offered job vacancies, training and guidance for women looking to access the job market or start a business.
- 16 Dias de Ativismo (English: 16 Days of Activism): an international campaign that aims to combat violence against women and promote their human rights.[13]
- Seu abraço aquece (English: Your Hug Warms): a campaign that collected winter items, such as blankets, clothes and shoes, to be donated to more than 200 charities.[14]
Furthermore, Mônica Riedel has supported her husband's work and reinforced his commitment to the development of the State. She is also godmother of the Race of Powers, a sporting event that aims to encourage the practice of physical activity among public servants.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ The family of the governor of Mato Grosso do Sul lives in their own house, and the governor's office is their place of work.
- ^ Pimentel, Juliana (30 October 2022). "Eduardo Riedel é eleito governador do Mato Grosso do Sul". Poder360 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Saiba quem é: Eduardo Riedel, candidato ao governo de MS". correiodoestado.com.br. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ http://www.dothnews.com.br. "Sob a liderança de Mônica Riedel, Onda 45 consolida adesão dos campo-grandenses às propostas de Eduardo Riedel". www.acritica.net (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 June 2023.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ "Mônica Riedel celebra 45 anos de MS com visita à paróquia de Perpétuo Socorro". www.opantaneiro.com.br. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Monica Riedel afirma que as sul-mato-grossenses serão ouvidas em todas as decisões – Jornal Dia Dia" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Eduardo Riedel, do PSDB, é eleito governador de Mato Grosso do Sul". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 30 October 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ Vidmantas, Rogério (26 September 2022). "Mônica Riedel se reúne com mulheres de Dourados e aponta importância de programas sociais". Notícias de Campo Grande e MS - Capital News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ bbento, Mahmod A. Issa/. "Primeira-dama do Estado, Mônica Riedel reforçou o protagonismo feminino no evento Emprega Mulher". Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ bbento, Mahmod A. Issa/. "Primeira-dama do Estado, Mônica Riedel reforçou o protagonismo feminino no evento Emprega Mulher". Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ Genelhú, Guilherme Cavalcante, Dândara (20 December 2022). "'Vou apoiar como sempre fiz', diz Mônica Riedel sobre vida como futura primeira-dama de MS 'Vou apoiar como sempre fiz', diz Mônica Riedel sobre vida como futura primeira-dama de MS". Jornal Midiamax | Notícias de Campo Grande e Mato Grosso do Sul (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Primeira-dama enche a agenda, enquanto marido viaja". Campo Grande News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Mônica Riedel participa da campanha pelos 16 Dias de Ativismo". www.opantaneiro.com.br. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ bbento, Mahmod A. Issa/. "Campanha "Seu Abraço Aquece" arrecada itens de inverno". Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ Genelhú, Guilherme Cavalcante, Dândara (20 December 2022). "'Vou apoiar como sempre fiz', diz Mônica Riedel sobre vida como futura primeira-dama de MS 'Vou apoiar como sempre fiz', diz Mônica Riedel sobre vida como futura primeira-dama de MS". Jornal Midiamax | Notícias de Campo Grande e Mato Grosso do Sul (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Nogueira, Jackson (14 September 2023). "Com participação de Mônica Riedel, Corrida dos Poderes deve reunir 2 mil pessoas -" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
