Experienced project manager and director of SVI.MED, where she coordinates international projects on environmental sustainability, innovation and cross-border cooperation. She holds a degree in Political Science with distinction from the University of Catania, a Masters in Community Design in Brussels and has developed advanced skills in the management of European programmes, including INTERREG, ENI CBC MED, Erasmus+ and LIFE.
Since 2014, she has been responsible for managing initiatives to promote sustainable transitions, with a focus on urban resilience, circular economy and agri-food innovation. With an approach focused on stakeholder engagement and the promotion of best practices, Emilia has also overseen awareness campaigns and participatory processes for projects such as NAWAMED, ARISTOIL and Consume-Less, increasing the local and international impact of the initiatives.