About Laura
I support NGOs, public institutions, and international organisations in designing, managing, and evaluating programmes and projects. I bring extensive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), programme design, policy support, and strategic document writing for donor-funded initiatives.
I work across the EU, Mediterranean and international cooperation contexts—supporting missions focused on innovation policy, local development, sustainability, and cross-border partnerships. My approach blends seniority and structure with an innovative mindset, ensuring each project is both technically sound and forward-looking.
I also design and deliver training programmes, toolkits, and learning formats to strengthen institutional capacity and partner ownership. I have supported project teams, local authorities, and transnational networks in building core skills in evaluation, project planning, and strategic communication.
Whether drafting logframes, writing policy briefs, or supporting final reporting, I focus on clarity, impact, and relevance—always aligned with institutional standards and strategic goals.
Italian
Native or bilingual
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Florence (up to 50km)
Experience
- Various International LocationsFreelance Senior Consultant – Innovation, Partnership & Program Design ExpertCONSULTING AND AUDITSJune 2016 - Today (10 years)
- Led the strategic design and development of international cooperation projects across the Euro-Mediterranean and MENA regions, including innovation-centered projects funded by Interreg, the EU Neighborhood Instrument, European Commission International Partnerships (formerly EuropeAid), H2020 Program, World Bank, international Foundations, aligning program goals with global agendas including the SDGs and green transition priorities
- Designed and facilitated innovative partnerships between public institutions, NGOs, research organizations, and SMEs, while advising on co-financing strategies and blended investment mechanisms in support of early-stage innovation. Advised on policy and funding alignment, conducted foresight analysis, and supported strategic design in contexts of territorial fragility and institutional transformation
- Provided senior technical assistance in Horizon 2020 projects and other initiatives, leading monitoring and evaluation processes, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building for public innovation actors. Delivered feasibility studies, knowledge tools, and communication strategies to support sustainable, scalable partnerships. Coordinated technical training and employment-focused programs in the fashion and mechanics sectors, with a focus on inclusion, upskilling, and system strengthening
- Selected for UNESCO's senior-level evaluation consultant roster (March 2025), following a competitive international process
- ANCI ToscanaExternal Monitoring and Evalution ExpertCONSULTING AND AUDITSMarch 2024 - February 2025 (11 months)Florence, Italy
- Lead Evaluator for the "Europe on the Tuscan Mountain" (EMT) project, assessing the effectiveness, impact,and sustainability.
Developed and implemented a structured evaluation framework using the CIPP evaluation model (Context,Input, Process, Product), OCSE-DAC Evaluation Criteria, and Contribution AnalysisDesigned and executed quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including structured interviews,focus groups, and stakeholder surveys, ensuring triangulation and methodological robustness.Produced monthly feedback reports, synthesizing findings on project progress, policy engagement, andtraining effectiveness, ensuring real-time adaptive learning.Analyzed performance indicators and sustainability measures, assessing municipal policy engagement,training impact, and financial accessibility improvement.Authored the Final Evaluation Report, providing strategic recommendations on sustainability, replicability, andfuture funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with International standards - Confindustria ToscanaSenior International Project ManagerCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2022 - March 2025 (3 years and 2 months)Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
- Led pipeline identification and matchmaking between early-stage photonics startups and cross-border investors
- Developed strategic investor engagement materials, case narratives, and co-financing scenarios aligned with Horizon Europe goals
- Showcased photonics innovations in life sciences and sustainability sectors, promoting cross-sector application and scalability
Key Figures:- Budget mobilized and managed: €200,000
- Stakeholders engaged: 60+ photonics startups, investor networks, research organizations
- Geographical focus: Europe + associated countries
- Sectors covered: Life sciences, agrifood, sustainable energy, healthcare, communication
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Education
- ADVANCED PREPARATION COURSE FOR THE DIPLOMATIC CAREERFondazione di Studi e Ricerche Internazionali (Italian Foreign Ministry)1997ADVANCED PREPARATION COURSE FOR THE DIPLOMATIC CAREER
- POLITICAL SCIENCEUniversità degli Studi di Firenze2000POLITICAL SCIENCE
Certifications
- INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR SPECIALISTSDA Bocconi2017
- PROGRAMMES MONITORING AND EVALUATION CERTIFICATIONITC-ILO – International Training Centre of the ILO2023