SYRACUSE - Key Persons
Bio
Anita coordinates short and long-term customized programs. Born in Syracuse, she has a MA degree in International Relations from the University of Bologna, and, as an undergraduate, spent six months in Bonn studying Foreign Policy at the Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität. Passionate for foreign languages, she returned home after extensive work experience as Cultural Officer at the Italian Embassy in Colombia and recently completed a postgraduate course in Cultural Diplomacy and Cooperation at ISPI in Milan. Anita is a fluent speaker of 5 European languages.
Ann founded the Academy in 1984 in Syracuse upon completion of her BSc degree in Linguistics at the University of Salford, which included exchange semesters in Grenoble (France) and Trieste (Italy), as part of the Leonardo program, precursor of the Erasmus exchanges in Europe. She acknowledged as from the outset the value of promoting intercultural communication and understanding in Southern Italy, enabling exchanges through the development of a network of partner schools and international organizations. Her efforts in engaging the local community to promote intercultural values and advance women's entrepreneurship have been acknowledged over the years with awards issued by Cambridge Assessment and the local municipalities. Ann is a board member for the NGO AccoglieRete and works with drive and commitment to increase access to educational and vocational training opportunities for youth in Sicily and beyond.
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- Italian Language Instructor
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- Human Relations Coordinator
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- Administrative Coordinator
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- Student Services Coordinator
Giada manages administration for the programs at Syracuse Academy, including program accounting and contract reviewing, as well as working on grant applications and being involved in the partnership development process. Giada completed a BA degree in Tourism Management at the University of Catania and a MA degree in International Business at the University of Venice Ca' Foscari, awarded cum laude distinction for both degrees. During her studies, Giada attended an Erasmus exchange program in Southampton (UK) and a research internship at Bilgi University in Istanbul (Turkey), followed by a 6-month working experience in the US as part of an Italian Cultural Promotion program. Giada fluent speaks English and Spanish and over the years has continued to be actively involved in several volunteering activities in Sicily.
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- Italian Language Instructor
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- Student Services Coordinator
Peter leads the strategic development of international partnerships, as well as community engagement initiatives at Syracuse Academy. He holds an Honours degree in Neuroscience at University College Dublin, an MA with Distinction in Educational Technology at the University College London Institute of Education, and was Visiting Postgrad at Stanford University. Peter actively volunteers within NGOs promoting educational and social justice; he served as National Representative for Ireland of the Erasmus Student Network, coordinating a range of volunteering projects with international offices and the growth of the association across several university campuses. He currently works alongside the administrative and faculty teams at Syracuse Academy to further expand the reach of academic offerings through innovative pedagogies and institutional collaborations.
Sean is a Forum on Education Abroad Certified Professional, having completed the body's certification process. Sean manages the preparation and implementation of study, internship and research programs at the Syracuse Academy study centers, as well as institutional relations with local and international partners. He holds a BA degree in Economics and Politics from University College Dublin and currently serves as President of the Confindustria Giovani group for the province of Syracuse, liasing with a wide network of organizations to advance entrepreneurial education for sustainable development within the local community. Sean's role at Syracuse Academy includes leading, motivating and coordinating the Syracuse Academy team on-site, while managing institutional relations and program development.
Center Director | Forum on Education Abroad Certified Professional
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- Cambridge Assessment & Outreach Coordinator