Learning Experience Designer & Facilitator Creating Inclusive, Impact-Driven Programmes

Mariana Vieira da Rocha is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator with extensive experience across higher education, NGOs, and social-impact organisations.

She specialises in creating inclusive, engaging programmes that blend non-formal education, intercultural learning, and strategic collaboration.

With 12+ years of experience and a track record that includes leading major volunteering initiatives at the University of West London, co-founding SPEAK London, and delivering international Erasmus+ trainings, Mariana brings a unique blend of creativity, structure, and global perspective to every project

Values

These principles guide everything I do, from how I design experiences to how I work with partners.

The Curious Path began with a simple observation: traditional learning often fails to engage, inspire, or create lasting change. I saw talented facilitators delivering programmes that ticked boxes but didn’t transform.

I knew there had to be a better way, one that honoured both the art and science of learning, that respected learners as whole human beings, and that created experiences worth remembering.

Today, I partner with universities, social enterprises, and purpose-driven organisations around the world. I bring expertise in learning design, facilitation, game mechanics, and systems thinking to create programmes that don’t just teach, they transform.

Every project is a chance to learn something new myself and I carry that curiosity into everything I do.

My approach combines research-backed learning science with creative design thinking.