Chiara Manicardi

Chiara Manicardi is an experienced professional with a strong background in business mentorship, management training, and government relations. Currently serving as a Business Mentor at Plug and Play Tech Center since October 2021, Chiara has also held a long-term position as a Management Trainer at Ente Nazionale per il Microcredito since September 1992. Chiara's prior experience includes roles as Government Relations Manager at Provincia di Reggio Emilia, where responsibilities involved external relations and policy coordination, and Project Manager focused on stakeholder engagement in a self-employed capacity. Chiara worked with the European Commission as an Officer in public relations, and early career experience includes serving as an Account Executive in public relations. Chiara holds a Master of Science in Economics with a focus on European law from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.