Chiara Manicardi

Chiara Manicardi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management training, public relations, and stakeholder engagement. Currently serving as a Business Mentor at Plug and Play Tech Center since October 2021, Chiara has also been a Management Trainer at Ente Nazionale per il Microcredito since September 1992. Previously, Chiara held the position of Government Relations Manager at Provincia di Reggio Emilia from April 2005 to June 2011, overseeing external relations and strategic planning at various governance levels. With over a decade of experience as a Project Manager and Stakeholder Engagement consultant, Chiara successfully implemented open innovation projects utilizing European funding. Earlier experience includes a role as an Officer at the European Commission and an Account Executive at GCI Chiappe Bellodi Synergy. Chiara holds a Master of Science in Economics and European Law from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and an Associate's degree from Liceo Scientifico Ariosto Spallanzani.