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.
I am a PhD student on the National Doctoral Programme in Peace Studies (Curriculum 2 ‘Identity, Memories, Religions and Peace’) and a Honorary Research Fellow (Anthropology of Religions; Cultural Anthropology) at La Sapienza University of Rome. Since 2023, I have been conducting qualitative research into the intersection of political and religious aspects in Brazilian mediumistic practices in Rio de Janeiro. Since 2025, I have expanded my research focus to include the cult of Santa Sara Kali in Brazil. My work centres on Postcolonial Studies and community care, with a particular focus on contexts of vulnerability, systems of care and social conflict. I have proven experience in facilitating groups, moderating round-table discussions and coordinating participatory events in complex, multistakeholder contexts. I have developed strong skills in active listening, interpersonal communication and mediation between different forms of knowledge (academic, traditional, artistic, community-based), whilst developing strong writing and summarising skills. Since March 2026, I have been undertaking a doctoral mobility programme as part of the MSCA Staff Exchange project RHEAL – Religion and Healing: Collaborative and Participatory Methodologies (Principal Investigator: Emily Pierini).