Ana Sampaio (Portugal) is a communications professional and consultant with extensive experience in education and sports governance. She has worked for many years as a teacher in public education and professional training programs, contributing to institutional development and educational initiatives.

With a background spanning more than thirty years in martial sports as both an athlete and sports administrator, she currently serves as an Executive Member of the International Kempo Federation (IKF) and as President of the IKF Disciplinary Commission, supporting regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and institutional integrity.

Ana Sampaio has been actively involved in the development and coordination of Para-Kempo initiatives and educational programs focused on Ethics, Fair Play, Clean Sport, Gender Equality, Prevention of Violence in Sport, and Sport for All. Through her leadership and expertise in communication and education, she has played a significant role in strengthening ethical governance and promoting inclusive, values-based sport development at international level.