For the past 10 years, Maria has been one of the quiet driving forces behind ABE Italy. She has never sought the spotlight, yet her contribution to the program has been truly extraordinary.

Maria has an exceptional talent for organization and an incredible attention to detail. Every teacher, every school, and every implementation ABE Italy has carried out in one way or another—has passed through her careful hands. She knows the program almost by heart and has become our “living database.” Whenever anyone on the team needs information—no matter how specific—they turn to Maria.

Her meticulous work has been essential to ABE Italy’s ability to accurately document its implementation and seamlessly integrate program and evaluation data. Beyond her technical expertise, Maria possesses remarkable teamwork and mediation skills. She is unfailingly kind, welcoming, humble, and always ready to help others with a smile.

Maria’s knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment have made her a key part of ABE Italy and have contributed to the program’s growth and success during her tenure.

On a lighter note, Maria has a deep love of nature and is an enthusiastic collector of four-leaf clovers. Over the years, she has become ABE Italy’s unofficial good-luck charm!