Staff

The SPU Staff is composed of a multicultural team coordinated by the Calabrian Institute of International Policies (IsCaPI). It includes academic coordinators, cultural managers, communication officers, and international relations experts.
Each member contributes specific expertise to ensure the success of every SPU edition. The team is responsible for academic planning, student support, intercultural mediation, and institutional relations.
Working in collaboration with local authorities, universities, and partner organizations, the staff ensures that every participant experiences the SPU as a holistic and transformative journey.

Salvatore La Porta

Istituto Calabrese di Politiche Internazionali

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President of the Calabrian International Politics Institute (IsCaPI - istituto Calabrese di Politiche Internazionali)

Samyukta Bhandari

Academic and international relation manager

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A distinguished Development Sector Professional with a rich background in program management, counseling, law, finance, and administration.

Fabrizia Arcuri

Institutional Relations

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Freelance journalist and expert in public and political communication, with extensive experience as a ghostwriter for political and institutional leaders. Specialized in public relations, she supports organizations, companies, and institutions in managing events and communication strategies.

Fabiana Bellina

International Secretary

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Yoga instructor and Thai massage therapist.
Journalist. Green activist. Former Actions & Logistics Sr Coordinator and Security Manager for Greenpeace Argentina, Chile and Colombia.

Denise Fiore

Local Secretary at Belvedere Marittimo

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Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Sciences from the University of Calabria.
Attending a Master’s degree in Event Organization in collaboration with the University of Pisa.