Joana Bala

Joana Bala is a skilled professional with extensive experience in public affairs, business development, and communications. Currently serving as Public Affairs and Business Development Manager and Program Coordinator for the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America since May 2022, Joana has previously held roles such as Communications Officer for the YPO and Communications professional at IOM - UN Migration. Joana's background also includes activities as a Programme Officer at Focus on the Global South, Human Rights Intern at UN Human Rights Asia, and various internships in outreach, research, and customer service. Joana's educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Sapienza Università di Roma, an LLM in Diplomacy from Shanghai International Studies University, and additional studies in Chinese language and human rights across several prestigious institutions.