Simone Ravaioli

Simone Ravaioli serves as the Director of Global Ecosystem and Innovation at Instructure and Parchment, focusing on ecosystem development. Additionally, Simone co-chairs the Verifiable Credentials for Education Task Force at W3C, overseeing community operations and collaboration with various digital identity groups. In a consulting role with the European Commission, Simone contributes to the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure team while hosting a related podcast. As Chairperson of the CTDL Advisory Group at Credential Engine, Simone leads initiatives like Global Microcredentials Mapping. Other advisory roles include participation in the Groningen Declaration Network, XPRIZE's BrainTrust, and the Open Recognition Alliance, alongside a long-standing advisory position with Mygrants. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a high school diploma from Liceo Scientifico F. Severi Faenza.