Meet the Team

After completing higher education, together with youth volunteering, I earned a master's degree in Philosophical Sciences at the University of Verona and a master's degree in Design of European Projects from the Venice International University. At Glocal Factory I began focusing on youth inclusion, addressing unease and isolation. Over time, I have worked on migration, entrepreneurship and education both as a designer and a project developer. I still continue to volunteer in Verona, particularly in education and inclusion. Central to my commitment is the passion for cultural engagement, within both the local and the global spheres, alongside my dedication to fostering genuine inclusion for marginalized groups.

Over 30 years of international experience in training adults and young people, in facilitating groups, in consulting working teams, supporting entrepreneurship has enabled me, as a free-lancer, to be also competent in European project consulting, design, management, and evaluation. Having studied Theology, Social work, and European financing programs has enabled me to develop expertise in training people, in facilitating groups, in consulting working teams, and in empowering communities. In Glocal Factory, I am active as a Senior Project Manager and am responsible of the “International Networking” area.

With a Master's degree in Sociology, I've worked for international and national organizations, focusing on education and social inclusion. Over the years I collaborated with institutions like UNESCO, EHESS, and the European Commission, honing my expertise in addressing societal challenges. At Glocal Factory, I lead efforts in social innovation through design and implementation of impactful projects at both local and European levels.

Da sempre leggo, racconto, costruisco storie. Quando studiavo Storia – a Scienze Politiche e poi a Parigi, all’École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales – le cercavo nei libri e negli archivi. Ma se la Storia si scrive con la maiuscola, il suo divenire si snoda con la minuscola, nel quotidiano delle persone, delle parole, dei luoghi. Dopo oltre 15 anni nella comunicazione, la politica locale a Genova mi ha mostrato la forza del cambiamento dal basso. Lì ho imparato cosa significano inclusione, coesione, cittadinanza attiva, partecipazione. Lì ho sentito il bisogno di amplificare questa energia, creando connessioni tra locale e globale. Così, dopo il Master in Europrogettazione alla Venice International University, sono approdata in Glocal Factory. E dunque, se la Storia mi aveva insegnato a guardare il mondo, dare voce al quotidiano mi ha insegnato a scrivere un pezzetto di storia, in minuscolo e insieme.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Languages, Cultures, and Societies of Asia and Mediterranean Africa (Chinese Language), and a Master’s Degree in Comparative International Relations from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice. Following my studies and professional experiences abroad, my collaboration with Glocal Factory commenced in 2019. Over this period, I have been actively engaged in designing and implementing projects, with a primary focus on AMIF, CERV, and Erasmus+ programmes. My work centers around education, youth engagement and social inclusion. As Head of the Project Organization Area, I focus on coordinating the team for efficient project planning.

Graduated in Political Sciences and International Studies. In my earlier years, I worked as a trade union officer, before taking on the role of president of the socio-cultural association "ARCI" in Verona and working as a journalist. Over the past twenty years, I have focused on the writing of European projects, particularly in the fields of education, vocational training, social inclusion, human rights education, and sustainable development. I often lead project coordination and collaborate closely with stakeholders, including schools, universities, local institutions, associations, and NGOs. I teach Techniques of Euro-planning at the Venice International University.

As a psychologist of education and systemic individual and family psychotherapist, over a period of 25 years, I have supported individuals, families, and communities. My work spans prevention and treatment of drug abuse in schools, fostering mental health to troubled adults, and providing training to various groups. For the past 12 years, I have served as a content expert on European projects, focusing on mental health challenges, prevention, disability, and empowerment. My Greek identity, my international studies and work experience, as well as my marriage to an Italian allowed me to get in touch and collaborate on Glocal Factory’s European projects. Indeed, it is the real values and spirit of its founder and its members that keeps me closely attached to Glocal Factory’s mission and achievements.

After my bachelor's degree in Arabic, I began my career in the social sector by undertaking civil service in a community for unaccompanied foreign minors, followed by a role as a cultural mediator in Arabic. My increasing interest in grassroots politics led me to manage a social service center for two years. Meanwhile, I alternated between roles as an Italian language operator for foreign children and as a trade unionist. Then, my journey brought me to Glocal Factory, where I mainly focus on project implementation. Through my work and activism, I try to provide support to people in need within society.

Always passionate about social issues, I first took my steps in activism during high school. After earning a degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Political Science in Trento, I chose to work in the non-profit sector, focusing on projects for NEET youth. At Glocal Factory, I found the ideal space to grow: today I devote myself to project design and local implementation, with particular attention to relationships and the value of networks. I believe that collaboration is the key to generating collective well-being. Alongside my work, I nurture my civic engagement in the neighborhood, because I am convinced that even small actions can make communities more vibrant and supportive.

With degrees in Political Science and Scientific Communication & Journalism, and studies in Sociology, Human Sciences, and European financing programs, I bring 20 years of experience in international project design and management. My expertise includes R&D in innovative training methodologies for work-based learning, apprenticeship, and consultancy for SME organizational development. My skills encompass project design and management, work policies, development of work insertion programs, organizational innovation, ICT-based training, and networking.

I am a technologist, project manager, and marketer with extensive experience in transnational EU projects in the public, private and third sectors. I write and produce multimedia educational resources, train others in technology and media, and develop advanced eLearning platforms. I have created education and training programmes focused on enterprise, innovation, creativity, and technology for both young people and adults. With over 20 years of experience in European projects, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to partnerships.

I am a boy (an adult one) who has not yet stopped dreaming and playing, with words in particular. Since I was a child I have always had a strong vocation for writing and reading. I loved writing, I loved reading and I still love all this, even more. Now I am aware of the value and weight of words. Books are volcanoes of knowledge as well as excellent travel companions. Texts are made of words, and these accompany you in the life of those who wrote them. That’s why I find my Freedom in writing, because I can be a thousand different people. The same is true in my work as a copywriter and as social media manager, telling different stories and projects every day.

I am a creative person who is passionate about anything that tells a story, whether it's an illustration, graphic design or website, I like them to be able to communicate a message or identity in a clear and engaging way. I look for beauty in my surroundings every day, even in the smallest and simplest things, and I believe that sharing and building bridges with other people is a great way to be enriched by new experiences and find new sources of inspiration.

A degree in Political Sciences and a PhD in Sociology, over the last 15 years, I've worked as a project manager, fundraiser, researcher, and trainer, focusing on Inclusion Policies, CSR, Sustainable Development, and Active Citizenship. I’ve coordinated European projects and helped organisations develop Sustainability Reports, conduct impact assessments, and engage stakeholders. My collaborations span social cooperatives, NGOs, businesses, local authorities, universities, and schools.

With a degree focused on foreign-language for business management, I honed skills in institutional communication and drafting parliamentary acts. Civic activism gave me insight into social and cultural issues at local and national levels. I managed a project enhancing local cultural assets in Agro Pontino and organised training for teachers. Additionally, I work with social media, SEO, and tech.

My experiences in association and volunteering inspired my studies in Education Sciences. I developed skills in non-formal education, focusing on supporting individuals at high risk of social exclusion, marginalisation, and disability. I believe that interacting with those different from myself is essential for personal growth, enrichment, and a deeper understanding of the world.

I earned a Master in Psychology from Padua University, specialising in gender studies and working at an anti-violence centre. Now, I assist the unemployed in developing "soft skills" and finding new jobs. I believe projects are vital for understanding and enhancing human relationships and cultural awareness.