Rita Matos has a degree in Science Communication and a Master's in Science Communication with specialization in Public Relations and Advertising, both from Minho University. She worked in communication in University of Minho and Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte. She worked in the project SiS Science in the Streets, in IBMC, in 2012. Since 2013, she is leading the Events Management Office of IBMC.INEB.