Dynamic and dedicated person with experience in leading harm reduction and risk mitigation initiatives within prison environments. Passionate about promoting the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals, I specialize in implementing evidence-based strategies to minimize the adverse effects of substance abuse, risky behaviors, and other health-related challenges. With a proven track record of success, I excel in developing and overseeing comprehensive programs, collaborating with… Show more Dynamic and dedicated person with experience in leading harm reduction and risk mitigation initiatives within prison environments. Passionate about promoting the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals, I specialize in implementing evidence-based strategies to minimize the adverse effects of substance abuse, risky behaviors, and other health-related challenges. With a proven track record of success, I excel in developing and overseeing comprehensive programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for policy changes to enhance inmate outcomes. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and resource optimization, I am committed to driving positive impact and fostering safer, healthier prison environments. Show less

Project work and coordination experience on harm reduction services in the world of drugs, alcohol, gambling and gaming. Activist in national and European networks for the rights of people who use drugs and for the rights of women who use drugs. Volunteer experience in the LEAP EU network (law enforcement action parnership)

Expert educator in Alessandria drop-in service, a low-threshold drop-in center for homeless people, people with drug and alcohol abuse and addiction problems, and undocumented immigrants. Also included within the project was the outreach service "Traballo," which worked to bring the principles of harm reduction within legal and illegal nightlife settings, doing harm reduction, prevention and drug checking

I worked inside "Endurance" the dormitory for people who use drugs run by the assacion Isle of Arran, the first association of people who use drugs in Italy that fights to defend the rights of drug users

I worked in the mobile harm reduction unit in Turin's Porta Palazzo neighborhood distributing syringes, raising awareness of harm reduction issues to drug users, and participating in land reclamation projects such as disposing of used syringes and other drug paraphernalia

Intern at the April 25 Square drop-in, a drop-in center for people with drug use, abuse and addiction problems.