Research: Rethinking anthropology in light of Peace Studies. Ethnographic explorations starting from the construction of cigana's identity in Brazilian mediumistic practices in Rio de Janeiro.
Ph.D. candidate in the National Doctoral Program in Peace Studies (Curriculum 2: “Identity, Memory, Religions, and Peace”) and subject expert (Anthropology of Religions; Cultural Anthropology) at La Sapienza University of Rome. Since 2023, I have been conducting qualitative research on the intersection of political and religious aspects in Brazilian mediumistic practices in Rio de Janeiro. Since 2025, I have expanded my research focus to the cult of Santa Sara Kali in Brazil. My work centers on Postcolonial Studies and community care, with a particular focus on contexts of vulnerability, care systems, and social conflict. I have experience in complex settings (social services, education, healthcare), where I prioritize active listening, relationship-building, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Since March 2026, I have been participating in a doctoral mobility program as part of the MSCA Staff Exchange project RHEAL – Religion and Healing: Collaborative and Participatory Methodologies (PI: Emily Pierini).