Director of Research
A strategic leader in the global space sector, with over 20 years of experience spanning public institutions, industry, and academia. She holds degrees in law, economics, systems engineering, ergonomics and space policy, with studies in Italy, France, and the U.S. Her multidisciplinary background supports her work at the intersection of innovation, policy, and commercialization.
She has held leadership roles at Nanoracks Europe, Space Cargo Unlimited, Logic SpA, and played pivotal role at the European Space Agency, and at the Italian Space Agency. Her work includes advancing space commercialization, supporting deep-tech startups, and advising on international space cooperation. Recently, she has advised the Inter-American Development Bank on establishing Colombia’s national space agency and mentors space ventures globally.
Currently, she teaches space business in China, contributes to defense strategy for the Italian Ministry of Defense, and serves on the faculty of the International Space University. A member of the International Academy of Astronautics, she has received multiple awards for leadership and resilience in innovation. She speaks five languages and continues to bridge sectors to drive space-enabled progress worldwide.