Malu Reynaud

I'm completing an M.A. in Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, where my thesis examines Brazilian Spiritism's influence on grief.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I've evaluated student writing, taught sessions for World Religions for Healthcare Professionals and Religious Perspectives on Health, Spirituality, Death, and Dying, and served as a liaison between students and instructors.

Previously, I taught criminal law and criminal procedure at Universidade Estácio de Sá and created meditation- and concentration-based training for faculty at Eleva School. I also founded Shiva Yoga Shala, offering yoga, meditation, teacher training, retreats, and satsangas.

My research and presentations explore Brazilian religion, migration, grief, women in Spiritism, and popular music. I bring experience as an attorney, academic counselor, Spiritist speaker, and educator working across Brazil and the United States.