She works for the IAFES Division – Impacts on Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services, in Lecce.

She holds a degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies from the University of Bologna and works on research topics related to the environmental, economic and social impacts of agri-food systems. She gained some experience in social engagement from her involvement in the European Union’s Horizon 2020 (FoodE) and Horizon 2024 (SWITCH) projects focusing on CRFS (City Regions Food Systems) and barriers and drivers affecting consumers in food choices.