Rui Jorge Santos was born in 1979 in Cascais, Portugal. He holds a degree in Sociology and has been employed at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa since 2005. This institution, which has been active for 526 years, is dedicated to upholding social values and supporting important causes, particularly aiding the most vulnerable individuals.

After spending 8 years focusing on professional training for young people who have dropped out school, Rui Jorge Santos has, since 2013, been involved in planning and overseeing social interventions for vulnerable populations. His work specifically targets areas such as support for the elderly, people with disabilities, the homeless, and individuals in need of therapeutic assistance.