Mentorship & Conferences
My career has been defined by a commitment to bridging the gap between academia and the professional world, leveraging my extensive international network to strengthen institutional credibility and foster a new generation of skilled professionals. I have always combined the organization of conference with mentorship, working and networking opportunities for professional development of all the participants.
I have an unparalleled record as a conference and workshop organizer, using these platforms to enhance the reputation and visibility of the institutions I have worked with.
Throughout my career, I have championed mentorship and "job dating" events. I organize working and networking opportunities where students can connect with academic scholars, international experts, laying the groundwork for internships, short consultancies, and expanding their professional networks.
Organization of Mentorships Event and International International Conference
2023: Working and Networking workshop organized by IFAD with Rome-based UN agencies (RBAs), the World Bank, and the University of Palermo. This event went far beyond standard training by pioneering an interactive format. Unlike traditional workshops that often rely on one-way lectures, this multi-directional approach gave participants the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on their own research from senior scholars and international experts and network for professional growth.
2022: Job Meet-Up at the IFAD 2022 International Conference on Job Innovation and Value Chain A session dedicated to scholars to give them the opportunity to meet professionals from the three United Nations Rome-based Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP) involved in research and policy work, with the goal to provide career guidance and networking opportunities.
VIDEO IFAD 2022 International Conference
Pics Day 1 ; Pics Day 2 ; Pics Day 3 ; Pics Day 3 Conference Dinner
2018: “Speed Mentorship and Job Dating” for PhD and Master Student during the 22nd ICABR Conference June 14, 2018 at the World Bank . The idea of the event was to link professors of the ICABR consortium with PhD and Master students who attended the conference and to receive feedback on their thesis. At the same time, managers of the World Bank made a short 8 mn interview to post doc, PhD and master students for internships, short term collaboration and professional development
2015: Short Course in Econometrics with Joshua Angrist (MIT), Ravello (Italy) June 16-20, 2015.
2014 and 2013: Two Editions of ICABR pre-conference- PhD Workshop in Ravello (Italy)
Member of the Scientific Committee and LOC
ICABR: International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research: From 2008 to 2019
WORLD BANK:
Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty: 2012-2017
2010: World Bank Conference on Poverty and Social Exclusion in the Western Balkan Countries , Brussels December 14-15, 2010
EAERE 2011: 18th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, Rome June 29-July 2nd, 2011
Villa Mondragone International Economic Seminar: 2008-2011
