International Master Online in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

Michela Bonafoni is a communications and fashion marketing expert with over 15 years of professional experience in corporate communications, fashion trend research, and academic leaderships. She currently teaches at institutions including IED (Rome and Milan), IUAV Venice, and Unicollege SSML. Bonafoni holds a Master’s degree in Fashion Marketing & Communication from Central Saint Martin's College and a degree in Fashion Economics from La Sapienza University. Her industry background includes roles as PR Manager at Malloni and Trend Researcher for Wella and MITU'. She has led inclusion-focused initiatives through Radio Incontro Donna and has founded the consultancy 360+OneQuarter. He is currently the Program Coordinator of the Master in fashion Design and Management.

Maria Luisa is a seasoned HR professional with 8 years of experience at Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF), currently serving as the Culture and People Development Coordinator. In addition to her roles at MSF, she works as an Executive Coach and freelances for WindArt Ventures Ltd. Her expertise extends to roles at MSF France, IFAD, and the British Council, focusing on recruitment, talent management, and policy development.​ Maria Luisa holds a PhD in Philosophy and History of Philosophy from Sapienza Università di Roma, along with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Università degli studi Roma TRE.

Pam Mwananshiku Spirito is a dual Italian-Zambian legal professional with over 20 years of experience across government, academia, and international organizations. She currently lectures in postgraduate law at Rome Business School, where she teaches subjects in international and corporate law, human resources, and ethics. Admitted to practice before the High Court of Zambia, she holds multiple advanced law degrees, including an LLM in International Business Legal Studies (Exeter), an LLM in Intellectual Property (Turin), and an MCom in Trade Law (Cape Town), and is pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Portsmouth. Her career includes senior legal and diplomatic roles with the Zambian Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Commerce, as well as consultancy for the UN FAO and WFP. She has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Zambia in Rome and contributed to multilateral legal negotiations at WTO, SADC, and COMESA forums. She is the author of a peer-reviewed study on Economic Partnership Agreements and Zambia’s dairy sector.​

Martina Ercoli is a seasoned Human Resources and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) professional with over 18 years of international experience across the technology, pharmaceutical, and academic sectors. She currently serves as Senior Program Manager and EMEA DI&B People Partner at NVIDIA, where she leads strategic inclusion programs and fosters workplace belonging across the EMEA region. She holds an MSc in Applied Neuroscience from King’s College London, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from 24ORE Business School, and a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Università di Roma Tor Vergata, with additional academic training at the University of Barcelona. With more than 11 years of teaching experience, Ms. Ercoli lectures on Inclusive Talent Acquisition, Social Recruiting, and Diversity Strategy at institutions including GEMA Business School, 24ORE Business School, and Rome Business School. Her corporate tenure includes senior roles at Meta, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Gilead Sciences, where she implemented data-driven DEI strategies, optimized talent acquisition systems, and led cross-regional recruitment programs across EMEA and LATAM. She is a recognized speaker at international conferences such as MAD World, IHR DEI, and Codemotion Madrid, and contributes written content to the 24Business School Online News Journal. Her certifications include Project Management and ECDL, and she is currently pursuing a PGCert in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture at the University of Exeter.

He Started his career in Food Industry in R+D and later in Production. From 1987 till 2017, he worked in Novo Nordisk where he had several leadership positions like Head of Middle East & Africa, Head of Marketing and Business Development in International Operations. In 2017 he established PNValue, an investment and consulting company. Through PNValue he invests in startup companies with focus in eHealth. He was also Chairman of the Board at BluSense Diagnostics.

With 25 years of professional experience, Stefano currently serves as Senior Trainer and President of the Board of Directors for the Lazio Regional Delegation of AIF (Italian Association of Trainers), a position he held from 2016 to 2023. He also acts as an Advisor to the National Council of CONNECTANCE ETS. His expertise in training spans key areas including team building, soft skills, personal and organizational development, civil and commercial mediation, and communication. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of institutions such as ICE (Italian Trade Agency), EduBP, and CISP (Interdisciplinary Center for Peace Studies).

Valentino Megale is a tech entrepreneur, biologist, and innovation advocate specializing in mental well-being through immersive technologies and data monitoring. He is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a digital health startup that leverages advanced technologies to enhance medical treatments and support patients’ mental health. Valentino has over 7 years of professional experience in the digital health sector. He holds a PhD in Neuropharmacology from the "D’Annunzio" University of Chieti, with international experience in Austria and France. He is also an online lecturer in immersive technologies at the Web Marketing Festival and serves as Program Director and lecturer at Rome Business School. His academic background spans 6 years, focusing on neuropharmacology and biotechnology. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including “Best E-Health Startup” at the Startup Europe Awards, and has taken part in international acceleration programs such as Accelerace and TMCx. He has spoken at prestigious events like TEDx and participated in innovation challenges with global companies such as Pfizer and Merck.