Chiara Benn

Chiara Benn serves as the Head of Community at GBx since October 2021, where collaboration with the Executive Director has resulted in significant fundraising achievements for 68 founders. Previously, Chiara worked as a Developmental Editor for the #1 Amazon Bestseller 'Fintech Wars' by James Da Costa, providing insights into billion-dollar fintechs, and as a Copy Editor and Researcher for ‘The Rise of Virtual Communities’ by Amber Atherton, published by Apress in 2023. Chiara's role at SUITCASE Magazine included serving as Executive Assistant to the Founder and Chairwoman, where notable accomplishments included award-winning nominations and contributing to a substantial readership growth. Chiara coordinated the successful #CookForSyria campaign with UNICEF, raising over £1.5 million. Educational background includes degrees in History of Art and Architectural History from The University of Edinburgh and experiences at The University of British Columbia.