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Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Research Dissemination Activities- Coordinating dissemination activities for research groups within the Departments of Computer Science.Strategic Planning and Event Organization- Organizing outreach events to promote understanding of new technologies and their applications among students and the general public.- Conducting orientation activities to guide high school students toward enrolling in the department.Workshops and Industry Collaboration- Coordinating workshops and thematic meetings with business partners and institutions to foster dialogue between research and industry.Communication and Stakeholder Engagement- Developing multichannel communication campaigns to enhance project visibility and disseminate research findings.- Managing external relations with strategic partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to support and expand collaborations and the impact of academic projects.

"Sono io oppure sei tu? Co-abitare le immagini tra realtà e rappresentazione" / Ŏpĕra Magazine No. 13, 2024This critical text accompanies the site-specific work "Faith/Fate in Humanity Restored," created by artist Luca Gioacchino Di Bernardo for the thirteenth issue of the collectible magazine, published by Attiva Cultural Projects. Co-authored with Marta Mazzoni."Fondazione Morra: Bere insieme dal Sacro Graal, stringere amicizie trasformative e inventare mondi futuri"Ŏpĕra Magazine No. 12, 2023This article explores over 40 years of history at Fondazione Morra, which has left an indelible mark on contemporary art in Naples, Italy, and beyond. Today, it serves as a constellation of exhibition spaces and a crossroads for international and intergenerational encounters, functioning as a true "archive of archives." The article concludes with a special interview featuring artist Maurizio Elettrico, whose archive is enhanced and promoted by the Foundation."Del prestare la propria scrittura ad un'altra danza"Ŏpĕra Magazine No. 11, 2023This critical text accompanies the site-specific work "Diario di un'isteria," realized by artist Teresa Antignani for the eleventh issue of the collectible magazine, published by Attiva Cultural Projects.

Naples, Campania, Italy

Public Relations and Communication- Coordinating with the team to define communication objectives, strategies, and specific budgets.- Managing relationships with participating entities, partners, and sponsors, both in-person and remotely.- Organizing and managing special events and visits.- Promoting the festival through presentations at cultural and academic institutions (e.g., University of Naples "Federico II", 24ORE Business School, Rome; Morra Foundation, Naples; Italia Patria della Bellezza Foundation, Milan).Project Management- Conducting feasibility studies, defining objectives, and creating preliminary budgets.- Planning workflows, coordinating, and managing programming in relation to communication needs.- Supervising and coordinating junior staff, assistants, and interns in areas such as fundraising, branding and visual identity, communication, dissemination and press office, event production, and photo/video documentation.Curatorial Responsibilities- Developing the concept/theme for each edition.- Curating the public program and participating in talks and panels as a speaker and/or moderator.- Establishing and managing relationships with speakers and guest institutions.

Communication & Dissemination- Led the communications team to set goals and shape the social and web editorial strategy; - Developed content for press and social media, and secured partnerships with universities for internships.Project Management & Fundraising- Managed relationships with key partners, sponsors, and supporters; - Oversaw project workflow, timeline, and budget;- Conducted grant research, prepared applications for public grants, and secured sponsorship agreements.Logistics & Production- Scouted locations and obtained permits for events across urban and suburban areas;- Coordinated guest logistics, event setups, and organized photo and video documentation.

Naples, Campania, Italy

Project Coordination of "museoFuturo", an innovative educational program aimed at young cultural professionals, bridging theory and practice in experimental museology, curated by Jeffrey Schnapp, Elisabetta Terragni and Daniele LeddaProgram Management- Managed Open Call and participant selection, ensuring a diverse and balanced cohort- Organized educational schedule, coordinating lectures, meetings, and presentations- Compiled and presented bi-monthly and final project reports to museum leadershipCollaboration and Liaison- Liaised with museum leadership and external curators for seamless collaborationContent Creation and Archive- Led the creation of multimedia dossiers for archival documentation of stored artworksCurated press and social media content, amplifying program visibilityEditorial- Supervised editorial work on the catalogue, in collaboration with independent publisher Dante & Descartes, Naples

Naples, Campania, Italy

Curatorial & Production- Conducted curatorial research for upcoming exhibitions and catalogues- Assisted with artist residency programs, providing support to visiting artists- Assisted coordination of exhibition archives to maintain organized documentation- Supported daily project development tasks, enhancing operational efficiency- Conducted market research and benchmarking of services for curatorial initiativesEditorial- Created iconographic and digital archive for the museum’s website and social media platforms- Assisted in planning and executing book launches and presentations- Proofread and reviewed publication drafts to ensure quality and accuracy

Milan Area, Italy

Managed communications for the first two editions of Distretto X, a project by Direzione Cultura of Milan Municipality, curated by Samuele Briatore, promoting active participation and rediscovery of civic museums in Milan.Museums and cultural institutions involved: PAC - Padiglione di Arte Contemporanea, GAM – Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Casa Museo Boschi di Stefano, Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Planetario “Ulrico Hoepli,” Castello Sforzesco, Acquario Civico.Team Coordination- Led a team of 4 in developing and implementing digital communication strategies for the project.Workshop Support- Supported the implementation of digital workshops held by museums during lockdown via Google Arts & Culture.Editorial Planning and Reporting- Managed relationships between stakeholders and the communication team to develop and present the monthly social media editorial plan (PED);- Submitted the monthly digital editorial plan, as defined by the team, to the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Milan.Content Creation- Engaged in copywriting for social media pages and the project website to enhance audience engagement.

Ferrara, Italy

Residency Project- Conceptualized, organized, and curated 2017 and 2018 editions of Ferrara Residency, a residency programs for emerging international artists in the city of Ferrara.Fundraising and Project Development- Planned, developed, and implemented fundraising activities and project proposals to support the residency programs.Content Creation- Engaged in copywriting for social media channels, promoting the residency and its events.

Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Program Planning and Implementation- Coordinated planning and implementation of public and private initiatives and educational workshops on gender awareness for students and professionals (ages 11-65).Partnership Liaison- Liaised with partners, donors, and patrons from public institutions (Ferrara Municipality, Emilia Romagna Region, National Archive Network) and private organizations (Coop Italia, FIDAPA BWP).Guest Management- Managed logistics and travel arrangements for guests, including scheduling visits and ensuring smooth experiences.Content Coordination- Coordinated the production of social media and press content to promote initiatives and engage audiences.Monitoring and Evaluation- Designed and implemented quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation tools for services and activities to assess impact and effectiveness.

Manipal, Karnataka, India

Research Project Participation- Contributed to a research project on Behaviour Change Communication funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DfID), collaborating with national and international partners from India and the UK.Research Tool Development- Developed a research tool for the contextualization of global evidence and best practices to fit the South Asian context.Workshop Facilitation- Conducted workshops on the "contextualization tool" for 20 research partners, collaborators, and consultants across major Indian cities, including Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi.

Master'S Degree, Art `Management And Administration

Activities and Societies: Board Member of OUT Club - students' club for the promotion of diversity & inclusion.

Master’S Degree, Medical Anthropology

Activities and Societies: SOAS Yoga Society; #FreeFede CampaignModules included: Cultural Understandings of Health, Social Anthropology.

Bachelor’S Degree, Ethno-Anthropological Disciplines, 110 Cum Laude / 110

Modules included: Cultural Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Cognitive Anthropology, Folklore Studies, Gender Studies, Intercultural.

Workshop, Documentary Film-Making / Urban Studies

London in Motion - Urban Documentary Film Workshop, London International Documentary Festival grant Theory- and practice-based workshop.

Qualitative Methods For Health Research In Asia, Certificate Course

Winter School Programme on Qualitative Methods for Health Research in Asia. Received training on: - Qualitative research methods.

Summer School "The Word And The World", Indian Philosophy

Fundamentals of philosophy of language: a comparative Vedic-Western perspective on epistemology and ontology. Indian schools of philosophy.