Thaty Oliveira
2022 INA Nanny of the Year. Harvard-certified educator. BBC and New York Times-featured advocate. Founder of Raising Sisu Newborn Care & Family Services. Born in Brazil, fluent in four languages, and rooted in a deep belief that great care is a universal language — Thaty has spent nearly two decades shaping the future of care, one family, one caregiver at a time.
2022 INA Nanny of the Year™
Her Story
From Brazil, to Boston - and Beyond
Education & Credentials
Rooted in Passion — Thaty's journey began in Brazil, fueled by an innate love for early childhood development and an unshakeable belief that the care a child receives in their earliest years shapes the rest of their life. Driven by a desire to deepen her impact, she brought her dedication across borders to Boston, immersion-learning the intricacies of the high-net-worth American estate and domestic service industries from the ground up.
Elevating the Industry — In Boston and beyond, Thaty's hands-on excellence rapidly set a new benchmark for what elite childcare could look like. Her unwavering dedication to families and fierce advocacy for domestic workers culminated in her being honored as the 2022 International Nanny Association (INA) Nanny of the Year. Recognizing that true progress requires structural change, she stepped into vital industry leadership roles, serving on the boards of both the International Nanny Association (INA) and the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) to champion professional standards and equity.
A Legacy of Inclusivity & Leadership — Today, Thaty has synthesized her diverse expertise — spanning a Master of Education in ESL, a Harvard Certificate in Early Education Leadership, and a business degree in Organizational Dynamics — into a multifaceted brand hub.
Beyond: The Pacific Northwest & Raising Sisu — Seeking a more intentional lifestyle away from the frantic pace of the city, Thaty made a bold move across the country from Boston to the serene landscape of the Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by nature, she found the space to be even more thoughtful, grounded, and deliberate in her work. It was here that she founded Raising Sisu, bringing all of her accumulated wisdom, academic foundations, and deep industry experience together into one harmonious vision.
As a sought-after speaker, professional consultant, and educator, she has built a groundbreaking, NCSA-approved Newborn Care Specialist training program that actively deconstructs language barriers for highly qualified, non-native English speakers. From supporting high-profile families as a premier full-spectrum doula to launching international training initiatives, Thaty's legacy is one of boundless inclusivity, systemic industry evolution, and an enduring commitment to empowering 'the entire village.'
Raising Sisu
Vision, Mission & Approach
Our Vision
To elevate the standards of global domestic care by equipping both families and caregivers with evidence-based education, transforming modern childcare into a professional, respectful, and deeply supportive partnership.
Our Mission
A world where high-level, inclusive care education is accessible without borders or language barriers; where domestic workers are celebrated as essential professionals, and parents are fully empowered with the confidence and research-backed tools to thrive.
Our Approach
Rooted in a rare combination of advanced academic education and over two decades of elite field experience, Thaty blends rigorous, science-backed child development methodologies with practical, real-world household dynamics. Every training module, speaking engagement, and consulting strategy is designed to be highly structured, culturally aware, and immediately actionable.
Languages & Cultural Fluency
Care Without Borders
Thaty's Brazilian roots and multilingual fluency are not just personal assets — they are professional superpowers. In one of the most diverse cities in America, the ability to connect across cultures and languages transforms the quality of care.
English
Primary working language
Portugues
Native — Brazilian Portuguese
Espanol
Fluent
Francais
Conversational
Culturally Responsive Care
Every family carries its own cultural blueprint. Thaty adapts her approach to honor each family's values, traditions, and communication style — never imposing a one-size-fits-all model.
Immigrant & Multilingual Families
As a Brazilian immigrant herself, Thaty has a deep, personal understanding of the challenges multilingual and multicultural families navigate — and the extraordinary strengths they bring.
Global Training Reach
Her programs and consulting work reach families and caregivers across the US, Brazil, and beyond — because great care is a universal language, and Thaty speaks it fluently.
Core Beliefs
The Philosophy Behind the Work
Nature AND Nurture Together
Raising Sisu is built on the integration of both nature and nurture from the very start. Not one or the other — both, working together.
The First 3 Years Are Everything
Thaty's work focuses not just on the first 3 months, but on the first 3 years of life — where the foundations of a child's full potential are truly laid.
Parents & Caregivers as Partners
Families thrive when parents and caregivers are equipped, supported, and working from the same playbook. Thaty builds that bridge.
Excellence Is the Standard
Every child deserves world-class care. Every caregiver deserves world-class training. Thaty holds both to the same high bar.
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Writing Motherhood Scholarship Award
GrubStreet
Awarded the Writing Motherhood Scholarship by GrubStreet, one of the nation's leading independent writing centers.
Notáveis USA Outstanding Community Service Award
Brazilian Community Heritage Foundation
Honored with the Notáveis USA Outstanding Community Service Award for exceptional contributions to the Brazilian-American community.
Building a Lasting Legacy — Jearlean E. Daniels Award
NAEYC — National Association for the Education of Young Children
Recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children for building a lasting legacy in early childhood education and advocacy.
Matahari Community Fellows Leadership Program
Women's Pipeline for Change — MassVOTE
Selected as a Fellow in the Women's Pipeline for Change, an innovative incubator project out of MassVOTE designed to support progressive women of color as they enter, navigate, and move up the pipeline of public leadership in Massachusetts.
Pat Xavier Advocacy Award
BAEYC — Boston Association for the Education of Young Children
Honored by the Boston Association for the Education of Young Children for outstanding advocacy on behalf of children, families, and early childhood professionals.
Training & Certifications
A Lifetime of Learning
- Happiest Baby on the Block — Certified Educator
- Certified Mediator & Mediator Coach
- First Domestic Worker/Employer Mediation Project (National)
- Certificate in Early Education Leadership — Zaentz Academy, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Graduate, Women's Pipeline for Change
- Community Fellowships in Politics, Policy & Social Justice Advocacy
Community Leadership
Building the Community
- FounderMassachusetts Nanny Breakfast Club
- Co-Founder, Executive Producer & HostNational Domestic Radio (NDR)
- Co-AuthorProfessional Nanny Series Class
- Board Director & Community LeaderGreater Boston Care Community
- Radio Host & Licensed EducatorBoston Area
As Featured In
Media Features
Speaking Engagements
Where Thaty Has Spoken
- Harvard University
- Brandeis University
- UMass Lowell
- International Nanny Association Conference
- National Domestic Workers Alliance
- MA National Nanny Training Day (since 2013)
“An educator at heart, with vast and rich experiences, Thaty has developed a proven blueprint for child-rearing success — and she has dedicated her life to sharing it with the world.”
Ready to Work With Thaty?
Whether you are a family, a caregiver, or an organization — Thaty is ready to help you reach the next level.