Alumni of International Relations

Carlotta Benedetti

Country: Italy
Employment: International Sales Assistant

Antra Bhatt

Country: India
Employment: Statistics Specialist with the Policy Division of UN Women, NY

Proma Bhattacharya

Country: Portland, OR, USA
Employment: Business Systems Analyst, Nike Inc., Beaverton, USA

Xiao Chen

Country: China
Employment: Independent Consultant

Caterina Cozzoli

Country: Italy
Employment: Stage Marketing Consumer Personal and Women Healthcare for Infasil at Angelini Pharma

I am Katia Cozzoli, I'm 25 and I come from Trani (Puglia). I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, specializing in English and Russian language and culture. Enroling to the Master’s degree in Global Politics and International Relations in Macerata, I had the chance to spend one year and a half in Kiev (Ukraine), where I obtained also a double degree in Business Administration at the Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. In Kyiv, I worked as intern at the Embassy of Italy. Now, I completed my studies and I am currently working in marketing area for Angelini Pharma. I'm a very positive and active person, I love foreign languages and I'm always eager to learn something new and ready to give it all my best!

Giulia Cuini

Country: Italy
Employment: PhD Candidate, Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

My passion for languages and cultures pushed me to live in China for three years after my bachelor’s degree in Mandarin and English to study Social Development and carry out qualitative research in rural Sichuan. Afterwards, I went back to Italy to consolidate my research skills through the GPR Master’s and I am now a PhD candidate in the department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. My research is an ethnographic study of a Vietnamese floating market that challenges the stereotypes and stigma commonly associated with rural communities in the development world.

Jia Dai

Country: China
Employment: Remote Controlled Lighting - Marketing &Sales Manager China

Veronica Dello Buono

Country: Italy

Employment: TOD'S Group - HR general services and public relations

Guido Gramola

Country: Italy
Employment: Project Management Analyst

Soon after my graduation in GPR I have started my working career in Engineering Construction and Energy Sector in Tuscany as PM Analyst. I am currently working in Mexico City for the American subsidiary of this Italian Company.

Tatsiana Kasper

Country: Belarus
Employment: Customer and Press Relations in menswear fashion industry (Italy)

Eight years ago I moved to Italy following the passion of working in fashion industry. My motto: "Lavora duro, sogna in grande". I am a professional translator with a degree in Foreign Languages and Computer Linguistics (Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarus) holding a Master's Degree in International and Political Studies (Università degli studi di Macerata, Italy)

Iuliia Kovtun

Country: Ukraine
Employment: Assistant to the Ambassador at the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine

I am from Odessa (Ukraine). I graduated in the Bachelor’s degree in International Economics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. After this, I completed the Double Master’s degree in IPER (University of Macerata) and Business Administration (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv). Having degrees in different fields and speaking 4 languages (Ukrainian, English, Italian, Russian) make me a competitive candidate to any job I apply for. I did a marketing stage at Nestlé in Kyiv. Actually, I am Assistant to the Italian Ambassador at the Embassy of Italy in Kyiv. I’m happy to do this job and to make a little input in developing Ukrainian-Italian international relations.

Halina Makouskaya

Country: Belarus
Employment: Marketing Office Support

I’ve recently graduated in Global Politics and international relations at the University of Macerata. During the last year of my studies, I completed an internship at Simonelli Group, where I continue to work in a marketing office support. I really appreciate the experience and the love for learning that I obtained during my studies."

Nicola Paccamiccio

Country: Italy
Employment: Trainee at the EU Delegation to the UN and Other International Organisations in Geneva

After graduating in "Scienze Politiche e Relazioni Internazionali" at the University of Macerata, I enrolled in the GPR Programme. During the Master's Programme, I had the chance to spend six months in Brussels within the Erasmus+ Project. Afterwards, being one of the winners of the GPR scholarship, I was accepted by the Constitutional Court of South Africa in Johannesburg to conduct a field research aimed at drafting my final thesis. Right after, I was selected for an internship at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN and Other International Organisations in Geneva, where I worked in the Human Rights Section. With the Erasmus Traineeship scholarship, I also had the opportunity to work at the prestigious Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Brussels. In October 2019, I graduated from the GPR programme and I am currently working at the EU Delegation to the UN and Other International Organisations in Geneva.

Aliaksandra Paulovich

Country: Belarus
Employment: Lawyer, State Institutions "National Agency of Investment and Privatization"

I studied Law at the Belarusian State University in Minsk. After 5 years of Bachelor degree studies I decided to move on with my education and my chose fell on GPR programme at the University of Macerata. During my Master studies and thanks to Erasmus programme I had an opportinuty to study 5 months in France and then to move to England for a 3-months internship. I graduated with 110 con lode and after graduation came back in Belarus. International background and knowledge of 3 foreign languages make me competitive in the Belarusian labor market. Shortly I was invited to work as a lawyer at the National Agency of Investment and Privatization which is a structural unit of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus. And here I am... working at the government level for the attraction of foreing direct investment in my country.

Ting Ting Peng

Country: China
Employment: Data Scientist at Office for National Statistics, London, UK

After I finished my master degree in 'International Relations with Eastern Countries' at University of Macerata, I won full PhD scholarship in Economics and Finance at University of Verona. Soon after my PhD graduation, I worked at one of the largest European bank, Unicredit Bank, as Quantitative Analyst. Now I pursue my Data Science career at Office for National Statistics in London.

Edoardo Pierluigi

Country: Italy
Employment: Brand Success Manager

Double Master's Degree in International Politic and Economic Relations at the University of Macerata and in International Public and Business Administration at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.After my master's degree at the University of Macerata improving my knowledge concerning international trade and law, I graduated at MGIMO (Moscow), developing my skills on strategic management, human resource management, business development and public administration. I worked as import manager intern in the company Arsenal Wine Ltd in Moscow and after this experience I came back Italy to work for the luxury brand Officine Creative in Milan. In Officine Creative I worked as CRM Manager and Brand Success Manager for the platform Farfetch EU and USA. Addicted to foreign languages, open-minded, hard worker and strongly motivated, always.

Arta Preku

Country: Albania
Employment: Event organizer/ Project management assistant at the European Investment Bank - Luxembourg

After finishing the BA in 'International and European Union Politics' at the university of Camerino, I started the Master's Degree in 'International Economic and and Trade Relations' at the University of Macerata. During these two years of studies I had the opportunity to do two student exchanges abroad, i.e. Erasmus Study at the University Saint Louis in Brussels and Erasmus Placement at O.I.R. GmbH in Vienna. Afterwards I found my first job after the academic studies thanks to the UNIMC associated professors Alessandro Valenza and Pietro Celotti who are two of the founding partners of t33 S.R.L. Afterwards three years at t33 and thanks to them, I found my current job as a consultant and conference manager in financial instruments at the European Investment Bank, in Luxembourg. I speak three working languages, i.e. Albanian (mother tongue), Italian and English. Moreover I currently have a B2 level in Spanish as well as in French."

Tamara Pulita

Country: Italy
Employment: Research Assistant at the European Studies Unit of the University of Liege (Belgium)

After being admitted into the School of Advanced Studies Giacomo Leopardi, I enrolled in a Bachelor's Program in 'Scienze Politiche e Relazioni Internazionali' at the University of Macerata, from which I graduated in 2017 after spending 6 months in Brussels to study at the Université Saint Louis. Subsequently, I enrolled in the GPR Master's program. I spent the first 5 months of the program in the US, to study at the Florida Gulf Coast University, where I took exams, conducted a research on international conflicts and did an internship. In 2019, I won the GPR scholarship to do research abroad for the Master's thesis and I thus spent one month in South Africa, after being accepted at the Constitutional Court of Johannesburg for a field research on Human Rights and Constitutional Adjudication. Then, I went to Geneva for an internship at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, in the Disarmament section. Right after, I went to Stockholm for a research internship at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), where I conducted research on transitional justice, mine action and humanitarian assistance in post-conflict environments. I graduated in October 2019 and I am currently working as Research Assistant at the European Studies Unit, the think tank of the University of Liege, specialized in EU policies on disarmament and non-proliferation.

Parul Punjabi

Country: Australia

Employment: Director of Global Partnerships, Research & Impact at AIME Mentoring

A leader fashioned along the lines of Mandela & Gandhi, my purpose in life is to 'trust life fully, live fearlessly & serve all beings around me, human and non-human'. I bring perspective with a rich and varied educational background in commerce, international relations, media and community development (all on prestigious scholarships) and with years of professional experience in providing strategic evidence-based advice to top global private corporations and policy makers in India and Europe. I am on the board of 2 high-impact place-based not-for-profits and currently lead Global Partnerships, Research & Impact at AIME, a global grassroots movement to create a fairer world using imagination & mentoring, that builds bridges between Universities and high schools and has effectively ended educational inequality in Australia, Africa, the USA and beyond.

Giordano Recchi

Country: Spain
Employment: International Business Development Manager at Terapia Urbana

Behrose Qadiry

Country: Afghanistan

Fluent in 7 different languages, 10+ years of experience working in leading organizations in different countries with people of various cultural backgrounds. Graduated from the University of Macerata equipped with necessary skills in understanding International Politics, Economics and Trade Relations, Migration & Policies, Cross-Cultural Mediating, Project Management, Geopolitics, and international relations.

Nicoletta

Speranza

Country: Italy
Employment:Sales Account Manager in TeamSystem SPA

After my bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Culture, I felt the need to study different subjects without forgetting my passion for languages so I decided to enroll in GPR.I carried on study and work together till 2016, when I graduated. It wasn't easy but I'm very proud of the sacrificies I've made.  After working six years in a company based between Macerata and Milan, I've received in 2018 a job offer from TeamSystem SPA, the italian software house market leader, where I currently work.

Gianluca Sampaolo

Country: Italy
Employment: Eureka PhD Candidate in Blue Economy – UNIMC/ISTAO

Born and raised in Civitanova Marche (MC), I am a UNIMC PhD student with holding an Eureka scholarship co-financed by ISTAO. Previously, I attended a bachelor's degree in Chinese language and later a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations. Over the years, I have accumulated various international experiences, both for studying and working reasons, mainly in China and the United States. Tutor of the China Center of the University and of the Master in Global Management for China.

Irene Toscana

Country: Italy
Employment: Tutor for International Students at the University of Macerata

After many years as an export manager, my passion for Russian language and culture (I hold a BA degree in Foreign Languages) brought me to participate in the double master's degree program GPR with MGIMO University, Moscow. Here, by collaborating with the Italian-Russian Chamber  of Commerce and local entrepreneurs, I had a first-hand experience of the political and economic dynamics of this country, particularly of the Italy-Russia business relations. Soon after the graduation, I started working as a tutor for prospective and enrolled international students at the University of Macerata.

Ksenia Toscano

Country: Italy
Employment: Loss Prevention Analyst, at Guess Europe Sagl, Switzerland

After getting a double master's degree with MGIMO (Moscow, Russia), I have started to work for Guess? Inc. , the American fashion brand  whose European Headquarter is based in Switzerland. Nowadays, I work as analyst for the Loss Prevention Department, which provides asset protection, risk management and security services in order to prevent losses which could affect the growth of one of today's most recognised apparel brands in the world.

Andrea Vallesi

Country: Italy
Employment: Marketing Employee in Trevalli Cooperlat

Once finished the Scientific High School, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literatures- Curriculum Languages for Business at Università degli Studi di Urbino “Carlo Bo”. After the first degree, I have completed cum laude the Master’s Degree in GPR- Curriculum International  Economic Relations at Università degli Studi di Macerata. Actually employed in the Marketing Department of Trevalli Cooperlat in Jesi. I love working in multicultural and international contexts, I strongly support and promote Italian agri-food specialities and I am a marketing enthusiast, especially I fancy for the most unconventional forms of marketing like neuromarketing

Francesco Pio Viscio

Country: Italy
Employment: Customer Service Assistant at UBI BANCA

I am a curios, ambitious and dreamer guy, always interested in the evolution of society, values and behaviours and how new generations are becoming more confindent with them. I decided to broaden my horizons - since I started my student carrer at the University of Macerata in 2014 - in Lyon  (France) and Fort Myers (USA) where I learned to live together with the anxiety of not being sufficiently enough to be a successful student. I understood, therefore, that those experiences strenghten ourselves, transforming weaknesses into strenghts. When I completed my master's degree, I moved to Milan where I worked at Bosch S.p.A., especially in the Human Resources Dept.: here, I understood how every single human being is different and specially too, where hard and soft skills are the main attractions for it. After six months there, I had the opportuity - and I am so grateful for this - to work for UBI BANCA: I am doing one of my best to be a successful worker and I am trying to establish my place where "I want to be".

Alessandro Vissani

Country: Italy
Employment: Sales Consultant at Poltrona Frau

Nan Yang

Country: China
Employment: Assistant Professor in Material Science at ShanghaiTech University

Zhao Xin

Country: China
Employment: Frontoffice and Backoffice Employee at the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Milan, Italy

Mehmet Erdem Zengin

Country: Turkey
Employment: Social Media Specialist (TikTok)

I am from Istanbul and did my bachelor's degree at Istanbul University in 2010. After spending some time in North America, I decided to study at the University of Macerata and graduated from there in 2018 with Global Politics and International Relations Master's Degree diploma. During my study there, with the Confindustria Scholarship, I had a chance to do an Internship at Simonelli Group. Right now working for TikTok in their Istanbul Location.

Ying Zhang

Country: China
Employment: Executive Assistant to the President at Synaptic Medical

Country: U.S, Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Employment: Security Governance Risk Compliance Leader - Proserve Security Assurance and Advisory Practice @ AWS - Global

I am an Amazon Web Services Senior Leader – Cloud Cyber Security Transformation, Assurance and Advisory for Professional Services Security, Risk and Compliance Global Accounts. I provide technical cloud security guidance and solutions to complex regulated organizations like the Fortune 200. I advise the leadership of AWS service teams and largest customers on security as a bottom line proposition and emerging tech organizations.

Zeynep Temimhan

Country: Turkey

Employment: Brand Specialist at Amazon (Milan)

I am Zeynep Temimhan, I am from Turkey and I come from Izmir, a nice and sunny seaside city in the western part of Turkey. I have recently graduated from the Global Politics and International Relations master’s degree. During my study, I have been awarded by Invest Your Talent in Italy scholarship. I chose this master's degree because it gave me the chance to continue in the same scope of my undergraduate degree (Political Science) at the same time, allowing me to specialise in a few more areas of my interest. In the second year of the program, I have worked as an intern for t33 sound policy. During this experience, I contributed to researches by collecting data, analysing data, conducting literature reviews in cooperation with the public policy experts from different countries. I had the chance to write small parts in reports and publishings, which later helped me during my thesis process. I have worked as a Marketing and Business Development Specialist at Unionalpha Spa, where I have helped to the company’s growth strategies in Turkey and other European countries. At the moment I work as as a Brand Specialist at Amazon in Milan.

Cheng Wenjuan

Country: China

Current position: Post-doctoral Researcher, Department of Management and Law, Faculty of Economics, University of Rome- Tor Vergata.

Graduated with a Master Degree in Relations with Eastern Countries at the University of Macerata in 2010.

Muhammad Mustaqeem Ahmed

Country: Pakistan

Current position: Lecturer at Ca ’Foscari University of Venice, Italy

Graduated with a Master Degree in Global Politics and International Relations at the University of Macerata in 2022.