I am a marine scientist and I combine my passion and expertise with science communication and education.
I have extensive experience in both marine research and science communication.
I am moved by a strong desire to learn and get involved by always giving my best effort. Some of my distinguishing skills include self-motivation, adaptability, reliability and organisation.
Communication & Outreach Manager
Mar 2022 - Present
Worldrise ETS
- Producing and publishing accurate and creative science-based content across multiple channels, including social media, website and newsletter
- Developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively engage diverse audiences while ensuring brand consistency
- Delivering presentations and talks as a science communicator at over a dozen webinars, events, and conferences
- Building and managing a highly engaged online community, fostering active participation and support for marine conservation initiatives
- Designing educational projects and professional trainings for young students
Research Assistant
Jun 2021 - Dec 2024
Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
- Conducted research projects on cetacean population monitoring through boat surveys
- Collected and analysed acoustic, photo identification, and behavioural data using specialised marine research tools and software
- Handled complex databases and produced technical reports and protocols
- Trained 30 undergraduate interns in the Marine Mammal Conservation Department
- Managed content creation for social media and authored blog articles for the website
Research Intern
Apr 2020 - Dec 2024
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
- Conducted behavioural and personality experiments on captive shorebirds (red knots, Calidris canutus)
- Published a scientific paper titled “Slow-exploring captive red knots were quicker to find food in a social setting than fast explorers”
- Participated in fieldwork expedition on the remote and uninhabited island of Griend, including capturing, conducting behavioral assays, tagging, and releasing wild red knots
- Authored a blog documenting fieldwork expeditions and produced a video that won the "Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour council's choice" award
Master's degree in Marine Sciences
Aug 2019 - Dec 2024
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences
Oct 2015 - Nov 2018
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Italy
International Student in Biology (Erasmus+)
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Universitat de Barcelona