Sheila is graduated in Medicine and has a Residence in Neurology, a PhD in Stroke Neurology, and a specialization in the organization of public health networks by the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Brazil. She is the founder and President of the Brazilian Stroke Network. As an advisor of the Brazilian MOH, started the organization of the National Stroke Policy published in 2012. Large experience in clinical trials applied to public health, changing public policies, and also as a health manager working together with different levels of governments, helping the implementation of stroke care in several countries. From October 2022 to October 2024 she was the World Stroke Organization President.