For the Italian community in the UK
Federico Lago
Born and raised in Vicenza, he moved to London in 2013. He has always been involved in the community, first in Italy with Rugby Vicenza and the Vicentini Astrofili Group and now in the UK. He currently works as a Senior Auditor at BKL.
Francesca Doria
Born in Naples, she graduated in Political Science in Italy, then in Labor Law in France. From 2006 to 2018 she worked permanently in the field of pensions, welfare and social rights at the service of the Italian community abroad (Belgium, France, Switzerland). In 2015 she was elected President of the Comites of Lyon, France (2015 elections). In London since 2018, he currently works at the government's "Pension Wise" (Citizens Advice) service.
Antonia Esposito
Born in San Leccio Del Sannio, Benevento, for more than 58 years in Milton Keynes, where she worked as a cashier. After being treasurer, she is currently co-president of the ACLI (Italian Christian Workers' Association), where she manages support services for Italians in the United Kingdom.
Melchiorre Roberto (Rino) Nola
Born in Trapani, Rino moved to Bromley in 1991. Long-time experience in consultancy, global mobility and welfare assistance in the EU.
Livia Grasso
Born in Ariano Irpino, in London since 2010. Graduated in International Relation and Business Studies with a Master in European Politics and Diplomacy at Canterbury
Christ Church University.
Volunteer experiences in Thailand, Cambodia, Morocco
and Serbia.
Teodoro Di Nardo
Born in San Mango sul Calore, in London since 1959.
Retired, engaged in social work for over 40 years, currently consultant for the Campania Region in the UK.
Anna Li Volsi
She left Palermo to take the opportunities that the wider world offers.
Anna has been living and working as a lead chemist in a chemical engineering start-up in London for 5 years. She thinks the time has come to act and make a concrete contribution to Italians residing in the UK.
Alberto Speziali
Born in Casale Monferrato in 1966, worked as Parliamentary Assistant at the Chamber of Deputies and for Confindustria for a few years and then opened his own Marketing and Communication agency collaborating with leading companies such as Bistefani, Trind beauty and OPI nails. In 2015 he moved to the UK (Bedford) with his family and resumed his studies earning a degree in Graphic Communication from the University of Northampton in 2019, after a short period at RSPB. He currently works as a freelance Graphic Designer.
Alberto Palmiero
Born in Colle Sannita, for more than 50 years in Milton Keynes. AND co-president of the ACLI (Italian Christian Workers' Association), where he manages support services for Italians in the United Kingdom.
Monica Lagazio
Born in Lecce, in London since 2004 after short stays in South Africa and USA. Monica holds a PhD in Political Science and AI from the University of Nottingham and has worked in academia as lecturer in and industry as an executive for leading digital disruptors
(eg, Paypal and Zalando). She is one of the founders of the social media group "United Families in the UK" which
supports Italian families in UK with the acquisition of
Italian citizenship.
Francesco Pozzuto
Born in Colle Sannita, Benevento, arrived in England in 1966 and resided in Bletchley since 1970. After several professional experiences in the factory, in the last 25 years he has worked as a self-employed worker. He is currently retired.
Virginia Ghiara
Born in Alexandria, moved to London 5 years ago'. After studying Philosophy and Economics in the Netherlands, she completed a PhD in Analytical Philosophy. Virginia has collaborated with Public Health England and the School of Public Health at Imperial College London. She currently works for a public policy center on family, childhood and education policies.
Vanessa Lancellotti
Born in Rome, she has lived in London since 2000. She completed an MBA from the Turin School of Management and worked in the commercial sector with international companies. She is an entrepreneur in the catering sector in London and a member of the Professional Association of Italian Chefs.
Martina Zaccaron
Born in Feltre, she's lived in London since 5 years. She has a degree in Mathematics, and works in London as a Senior Data Analyst.
Serena Mercuri
In the UK since 2015. She holds a degree in Education from the University of Messina. Serena collaborated in projects on violence against women and street education and with training centers where she taught communication techniques. She currently works in an RSA facility.
Stella Carcone
Born in France and residing in St. Albans since 1997. Sales manager at Tesco, volunteer in the
social since 2000.
Simona Migliorini
In the UK since 1989. Extensive professional experience in multicultural environments covering roles where linear communication is key. Qualified in Equality & Diversity, International & Cross-Cultural Negotiation. Simona currently works in the EU welfare assistance and global mobility consultancy sector.
Gabriella Russo
Born in Catania, living in London since 2015, she works as
Administrative assistant in welfare.