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I am a PhD candidate in the LEES (Law, Ethics, and Economics for Sustainable Development) program at the University of Milan, where my research focuses on rural development and sustainability. My academic background is complemented by professional experience at the intersection of food systems, development cooperation, and community-based initiatives, allowing me to approach sustainability from an integrated environmental, social, and economic perspective.
I am currently serving as an Assistant within the Division for Development Cooperation, where I work on food security–related issues and on international relations with food-focused intergovernmental organizations. In this role, I contribute to policy-oriented activities and collaborative processes aimed at strengthening sustainable and resilient agri-food systems at the international level.
Previously, I collaborated with organizations such as Slow Food and RECUP Roma, supporting initiatives focused on food waste reduction, surplus food recovery, and the promotion of local and ethical food economies. These experiences strengthened my capacity to work in interdisciplinary teams, coordinate projects, and engage with diverse stakeholders across civil society, research, and institutional contexts.
My work is particularly informed by an interest in the cultural dimensions of sustainability, especially in rural and marginal areas, where cultural heritage and local knowledge play a key role in shaping development pathways. I value collaborative approaches and bring a flexible, purpose-driven mindset to research and project work, with a strong focus on ethical and inclusive development.
Festival Production Assistant, Associazione Procult, Rome, October – December 2024. Worked in event and festival organization for the Biennale MArteLive. Responsibilities included pre-production support, institutional relations, media partnership research, logistical support, accommodation and transfers for artists, event production assistance, fundraising project planning, volunteer coordination and on-site production assistant.
Project Coordinator, Municipality of Rocca Priora, March 2023 – May 2024. ‘Felicità Cllettiva: tra vecchie e nuove culture’ is a project funded by the territorial Pro-Loco for cultural integration and diversity awareness through a variety of initiatives (local fairies, outdoor excursions and artistic events). I am involved in relations with project partners, participation in local agenda events as well as the planning of the first edition of the 'Festival of Cultures’alongside the Festival of Tradition and Craftsmanship.
Euro-Project Designer, Winter Camp at SMe System S.r.l., February 2024. I participated in a three-week winter camp where I collaborated on drafting a social project proposal for funding and preparing a submission for an Erasmus KA2 Small-Scale Partnership. During this time, I also oversaw partner communication, conducted logical framework assessments, drafted project documentation, and planned the budget
Project Designer, Torre del Fiscale O.d.V, Rome, Sept 2023 – Dec 2023. I am involved in researching grants and writing proposals to fund the activities of the Association, providing support for the work and workshops of the Ecomuseum of the Via Latina, and maintaining public relations.
Centre Manager, ATC Language School, campus Maynooth, Dublin. June 2023 – August 2023. Responsible for operations and team assignments. In charge of programme actuation, health and security measures on campus. Oversee activities and tours for incoming groups.
Assistant Manager, ATC Language School, campus UCD, Dublin. June 2022 – August 2022. Creating and delivering Programmes using GANTT software to school groups and individual students. Booking and arrangements with venues. Responsible for internal logistics (on campus), and accommodation bookings. Managing internal staff (activity leaders) scheduling programmed and extra activities for students.
Touristic Operator, Procida Camp & Resort, Naples. June 2022. Contacting potential customers; promoting luxurious camping (glamping) at Procida Island and Ciraccio bay.
Stand Attender, Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino, Rome. December 2021 and December 2023. Assiting the stand at Rome book fair ‘Più libri più liberi’. Selling point, customer assistance, inventory management.
Assistant Manager, ATC Language School, campus UCD, Dublin. June 2019 – August 2019. Assisting the manager in the main office with transfers incoming and outgoing, providing group leader daily requests. Working with the restaurant manager of UCD Campus. Managing reservation bookings and Dublin Transport cards.
International Office Assistant, Università degli Studi di Roma Tre, Rome. September 2017 - January 2018. Working Front-Desk with foreign students from Non-EU countries Back-Desk working to solve administrative problems and as a student buddy.
Photographer, QuickStart Italia, Spain. June 2017 - August 2017. Official photographer in different summer tourist resorts in Menorca, Spain. Daily and nighttime photoshoots, private photobooks. Customer care and responsible for sales.
Craftsmanship, Mariapolis Lia Artesania, Argentina. August 2013 – April 2014. Working in the jigsaw and filing section on the production line. Supervisor of the production section and quality check.
Spring School hosted by Santarcangelo Festivall, Rimini (May 2024). The spring school “Prima Vera” trains sustainability managers through digital workshops and an intensive in-person course in Rimini. The program includes practical workshops and co-design activities to organize sustainable events, culminating in the creation of operational plans for sustainability management.
Winter Camp hosted by SMe System Srl, Rome (February 2024 - ongoing). Three weeks of work in the company supporting project design teams in drafting and completing applications for European tenders. In particular, analysis and writing of projects as a consulting body for euro-project design and social planning.
School of Ecological and Environmental Justice (GEA) Festival of Integral Ecology and Social Justice organized by Scuola GEA and Comunità Villa Sant’Ignazio, Trento, Italy (Sept. 2023) Advanced training on Ecological Justice practices and principles, Activism and Mutualism; exploration of the Mountain Ecosystem. Discussion tables on topics such as ending the Anthropocene, anti-speciesism, environmental activism, social networks, grassroot movements.
Professional Master in Tourism Management, Sustainable Events Planning and 4.0, delivered by COM2, funded by Torno Subito programme. Keywords: Self-Marketing and Self-Branding; WordPress website creation; HR; Event management; Sponsorship; Funds and Crowdfunding; Theatrics Event planning, Live Music events management; Security Protocols and Legal System for Live Events; Innovative Strategies applied to Cultural start-ups; Sustainable Events designer (course of 342 hours).
Advanced Training Course in Project Management for Territorial Development provided by Challenge Network, funded by Forma.Temp (2022). Keywords: Project Management, Context Analysis, Geographical Analysis, Module of QGIS, Efficient Communication & Negotiation Process, PESTEL and SWOT, GANTT Chart, Financial Planning, Project-Work & Marketing-Planning - (online course of 248 hours).
Advanced Training Course Euro-Project Management provided by IdeeInsieme, funded by FormaTemp, (2021). Keywords: European Funds & Programmes, Project Cycle Management, Budget Analysis, Erasmus+ & LIFE, National Agencies, Project Methodology, Final Project work - (online course of 132 hours).
Master’s Degree in International Cooperation on Intercultural Heritage University of Bologna, Campus di Ravenna. Keywords: European Integration; Migration Processes; Cultural Anthropology; Project-Cycle Management; Innovative Traditional Knowledge; Culture and Economic Development.
I have been attending this Master’s Degree to expand my knowledge in topics related to international cooperation agencies and intercultural topics. I have expanded my professional network thanks to the multicultural environment I have been living during the attendance. Furthermore, I have had the opportunity to professionalize myself in ethnographic research both while studying and building my case studies for the final dissertation. I have combined anthropological perspectives within the international cooperation platforms. Moreover, I have been dealing with practical and theoretical researches on traditions and material culture, studying their contribution to innovative solutions in social contexts.I have been attending this Master’s Degree to expand my knowledge in topics related to international cooperation agencies and intercultural topics. I have expanded my professional network thanks to the multicultural environment I have been living during the attendance. Furthermore, I have had the opportunity to professionalize myself in ethnographic research both while studying and building my case studies for the final dissertation. I have combined anthropological perspectives within the international cooperation platforms. Moreover, I have been dealing with practical and theoretical researches on traditions and material culture, studying their contribution to innovative solutions in social contexts.
Final Dissertation: Local networks re-shaping the surrounding environment. Advancing visual methods to investigate cultural, citizenship and experiential engagements with food.
Dissertation in: CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND MIGRATION PROCESSES
Winter School on Digital Visual Engagements in Anthropological Research, Leiden (2022). Keywords: Ethnographic Research; Visual Methods; Digital Skills; Interactive Documentary.
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science for Cooperation and Development, Università degli Studi di Roma Tre. Key Words: Contemporary History; International Rights; Human Rights; International Organizations; Complex Systems for Humanitarian Crisis; Development Economy.
Erasmus+ Mobility: University Pablo de Olavide Sevilla, Spain (2018); University of Jaén, Spain (2016)
Secondary School Diploma, Scientific High School B.Touscheck, Grottaferrata (2013)
Italian - Native; English - Fluent (B2+,C1); Spanish - Fluent (DELE C2); Portuguese - Beginner (A2).
Driver Licence: A (moto); B (car)
Computing:
Hobby: clarinet and bass guitar musician (Diploma in music theory and solfeggio, Music Conservatory of Frosinone, 2011); Cinema and film reviews on different websites; work with ONG related to topics such as sustainability and biodiversity protection; German language certificate as beginner (DAAD-A1).
Soft Skills:
Relazioni Inseparabili organized by Scuola GEA in Villa Sant’Ignazio, Trento, Italy. Social camp and political school on Social and Environment Justice. We explored natural sites around Trento and attended seminars while focus groups on ecological justice, anti-speciesism, social activism, climate change consequences, grassroots movements. Partners: SAT e l’Ecomuseo dell’Argentario.September 2023.
ESC Volunteering in ‘Quinta das Relvas’ eco-farm in Branca, Portugal. European Solidarity Corps promoting sustainable ways of production, permaculture methods of agriculture, community building, farm related activities - European Youth-Pass. September to November 2022.
Tavola della Pace: Volunteering in peace and non-violent actions promotion, joining the Marcia PerugiaAssisi, a pacifist march against current wars and violence in conflicts, Perugia, April 2022.
BiodiversiRà: Volunteer as an ambassador of Biodiversity issues. I attended several webinars related to Biodiversity protection actions preserving life forms in the ocean, on the land and in Natural parks. During group sessions and workshops, we have elaborated an Instagram campaign to sensibilize public opinion on food waste issues with tips and accessible solutions, Ravenna, March to May 2021.
Aggiungi un posto a tavola: Volunteering in social promotion and first aid for homeless people and migrants, Rome, September 2015 to February 2016.
United World Project: Volunteering in social and peace promotion and intercultural projects, Rome, September 2013 to June 2015.
Mariápolis Lía: Volunteering in a village/community in a rural aerea. Daily activities such as maintenance, cooking, craftmanship. Intercultural exchange and alternative way of life, O’Higgins, Argentina, August 2013 to May 2014.
Mondi Riemersi: Volunteering in intercultural promotion in high schools, laboratories, theatrical plays, Frascati, December 2008 to July 2013.
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