Alessia Mentella

Alessia Mentella is a highly experienced professional with a robust background in project evaluation and management across various sectors, including manufacturing and public funding. Currently serving as an External Expert Evaluator for multiple organizations such as EIT RawMaterials and the European Research Executive Agency, Alessia also holds the position of Technical Evaluator for projects at Finlombarda S.p.A. and Invitalia. As a co-founder and CEO of PROGEMEC Srl and VESTA Srl, Alessia has spearheaded company development and diversification in engineering services. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and additional qualifications in HSE management and digital communication, Alessia combines technical expertise with strong management and marketing skills in educational and entrepreneurial environments.