MSc International Relations (Radboud) | BA Political Science (Roma Tre) Rome, Italy | | | | Italian citizenship International Relations graduate with a cross-border education, focused on development policy. Quantitative and qualitative research skills; nonprofit and intercultural mediation experience. EDUCATION Master of Science (MSc), International Relations 09/2024 – 03/2026 Radboud University — Nijmegen, the Netherlands • Thesis (7.5/10): how aid-dependent countries adapt development strategies to USAID funding cuts, with case studies on Ghana and the DR Congo (supervisor: • Policy brief & research: co-wrote a team policy brief on EU energy security; contributed to a project on global capitalism, economic privatization and authoritarian governance in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan). • Relevant courses: advanced research methods (quantitative & qualitative), global governance, international security. Bachelor's Degree, Political Science 10/2021 – 03/2024 Roma Tre University — Rome, Italy • Thesis: Japanese environmental policy and challenges in combating degradation (supervisor: • Relevant courses: political science, statistics, economics, sociology, law (public, private, EU, international). Exchange Semester, Political Science 02/2023 – 08/2023 Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) — Budapest, Hungary • Relevant courses: comparative politics, macroeconomics, theories of international relations, human rights. • Merit-based financial award from Roma Tre for completing 42 credits (minimum required: 18). Summer Course, Environmental Humanities and Global Justice 07/2022 – 08/2022 Aarhus University — Aarhus, Denmark • Final portfolio on urban planning and unregulated urban growth from a sociological perspective. EXPERIENCE Multilingual Patient Services Coordinator 04/2026 – present (medical & dental practice) — Italy • Front-office support and intercultural mediation for foreign patients (Italian, English, French). • Cultural bridge between Italian medical staff and migrant patients in sensitive and emergency situations. • Help organise bookings and access to care for patients from rural communities. Multilingual Medical Support Assistant 10/2021 – 08/2024 (multi-doctor medical practice) — Italy • Managed appointment scheduling and administrative support. • Communicated in English and French with foreign patients (adults and children) on behalf of the doctors. • Developed intercultural communication, organisational and customer-service skills. Councilor (2023–2024); Member 10/2021 – present Rotaract Club of Rome — Rome, Italy • Coordinated fundraising and collaborations with local nonprofit organisations and stakeholders. • Organised workshops and meeting events with diplomats and institutional figures, with Rotary Club of Rome. • Managed timelines and volunteers; received two commendations for community-support work. Team Member (part-time) 05/2022 – 08/2024 McDonald's — Rome, Italy • Customer-facing role throughout the Bachelor's degree; built time-management and multitasking skills. SKILLS Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); generative AI for research, synthesis and productivity (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini); GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS; basic level). Competencies: international development; policy analysis; research methods (quantitative & qualitative); report writing; nonprofit project coordination; fast adaptation and learning. LANGUAGES • Italian: native • English: fluent (IELTS C1 certified) • French: professional level (DELF B2 certified)