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I am an intellectual disability nurse, with almost 25 years of experience as an environmental therapist. I have worked with cultural competence and guidance counseling. I am particularly interested in self development and life mastery.

My professional interest for life mastery is reflected in my personal passion for the postwar Italian life philosophy called “L’arte dell’arrangiarsi”, which translates to “the art of getting by”; it means doing the best you can in a difficult situation, and having the ability to adapt to tough circumstances. This extends into a traditional way of cooking called “cucina povera”, or “poor people’s kitchen“, founded on the same principle: with dedication and experience you can make unforgettable meals out of a few simple ingredients.

The “L’arte dell’arrangiarsi” inspires me to make the most out of every day and feel satisfied with what I have achieved.

Ever since I was a child, I have loved math, numbers, chemistry and physics; these passions led me to pursue an education in engineering, and ultimately to acquire a master’s degree in Civil Engineering for the protection from natural hazards. While working as a freelance and associate engineer, I have also gained experience in the fields of insurance, contracts, accounting and building administration.

On a personal level, I’m the type of individual who loves fixing broken things, solving problems or at least coming up with suggestions. I’m a very methodical and professional individual, I’m extremely passionate about process optimisation, logistics, supply chain issues, etc. Some might say these are traits developed through the process of becoming an engineer, however in my case I’d argue that these traits are what got me interested in engineering in the first place.

I would say I'm capable of thinking both inside and outside the box, depending on the circumstances; I’m a perfectionist in a way compatible with deadlines. What I like the most is learning new things, mainly about languages and new technologies. On a final note, about my hobbies, I have a newfound love for nature and exploring the outdoors, and an old guilty pleasure of occasionally playing videogames (in the economic simulator, strategy, logistics simulator, etc. genres).