About Me

Journalist and political analyst on EU, MENA and Mediterranean Affairs. An archaeology lover born on the Mediterranean shore to a Sicilian-Australian family.
In the period 2009-2015 I lived in Jerusalem and worked as correspondent journalist covering the Arab Spring and its effects in the MENA region.
Since 2017 I am the Press and Communications Manager of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE). Now living in Brussels.
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Academic studies:
- BA in History and Geography, UNED Madrid (ongoing)
- MA in Political Science Security Studies, Université Libre de Bruxelles
- MA in Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- BA in Political Science and Journalism, University of Messina
Other studies:
- Euro-Mediterranean Academy for Journalists, EMAJ Amsterdam
- Course for Journalists in Conflict Areas, University of Rome Tor Vergata
- Emergency and survival training course organized by the Italian Ministry of Defense, Rome
- International Humanitarian Law by the International Committee of the Red Cross
Recent working activity:
- 2017-Now - Head of communications,COMECE
- 2010-2015 - Correspondent journalist and political analyst on MENA affairs
- 2009-2010 - Press Officer, ARCI
- 2006-2010 - CEO, LaSpecula International Magazine
- 2008 - Press and Cultural Officer, USA Embassy in Rome (internship)
- 2008 - Press Officer, UK Consulate in Naples (internship)
Awards:
- 2013, Jerusalem - "Golda Meir Fellow" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 2012, Jerusalem - "Rothberg Family Scholarship" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 2011, Jerusalem - "Rothberg Family Scholarship" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 2009, Rome - "Progetto Bonelli Press Office Media Award"
- 2009, Strasbourg - "Council of Europe Media Award" for a reportage on radical Islam in Europe
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
- French
- Hebrew
- M&S Arabic