Paolo Vanni

Paolo Vanni is an experienced professional specializing in safeguarding, mental health, and community engagement. Currently serving as a Safeguarding Consultant at Save the Children Italia since July 2023 and a MHPSS Community of Practice Facilitator at UNICEF Italia since June 2023, Paolo coordinates training programs, community engagement activities, and develops monitoring tools for safeguarding in emergency settings. Previously, as a Safeguarding Manager and Field Operations Officer at One Happy Family, Paolo managed safeguarding protocols and coordinated field operations. Additional roles include PSS Specialist at INTERSOS and MHPSS Project Manager at Medical Volunteers International e.V., where Paolo has led teams, developed training, and monitored project impacts. A Master's degree in Criminology from Università degli Studi di Genova complements Paolo’s extensive work in mental health and conflict management, including a history of managing training programs and supporting vulnerable populations.