Independent (Bruno Ziller)

Bruno Ziller is the Executive Manager of Instituto Cactus, a philanthropic, independent, and nonpartisan organization committed to expanding and strengthening the mental health ecosystem in Brazil. At Instituto Cactus, he leads institutional strategy, partnerships, and advocacy efforts to foster innovative solutions, scale impactful initiatives, and influence public policy in mental health. He has over 10 years of experience working with public policies, social impact, and advocacy across nonprofit organizations and development agencies in Brazil. His career has been dedicated to building cross-sector collaborations and advancing rights-based approaches to health and social development. Bruno holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Hertie School (Germany), a postgraduate degree in Political Science from FESPSP (Brazil), and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from ESPM (Brazil).

Headquarter Country

Brazil

Geographies served

Brazil

Issue areas addressed

Health

Communities served

Girls, Women, Youth

Happy to support with

Mentoring and Other Soft Skills

Operational Support

Stakeholder Connections

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Collaborators

Bruno Ziller

Independent (Bruno Ziller)

São Paulo

I’m excited to join Catalyst Now because I believe in the power of collective action and collaboration to drive systemic change. I see this community as a space to connect with people who are reimagining solutions for social challenges and building a more equitable future. I hope to contribute my experience working at the intersection of mental health, social impact, and public policy — sharing learnings from projects that connect philanthropy, civil society, and government. In return, I look fo