Anna is a dynamic and creative change-maker whose path has always been guided by her commitment to uplifting and serving the world with her gifts. A passionate social justice and human rights advocate, teacher, holistic health mentor and author with over 20 years of professional experience working to make the world a better place. She holds two master’s degrees - in international education, bilingualism and communications - and four yoga teaching certificates.
With humanitarian international organizations, UNAIDS and UNICEF, she has defended the human rights of kids, youth and women living with HIV/Aids across the globe. As an educator, she has crafted innovative social studies programmes for middle and high school students. From facing a major autoimmune disease to becoming a visionary entrepreneur and health coach, Anna is a zesty warrior at heart and a cycle breaker, embodying the spirit of positive, purpose-driven transformation.
She believes in the transformative power of storytelling, that enables each person to give a new deeper meaning to one’s life story and transform it into an empowering narrative for others.
Being a lifelong Buddhist, she has acted as the leader of the SGI Buddhist Young Women's Division in her community. Proud of her southern Italian heritage, she embraces the healthy Mediterranean lifestyle, she is based in Spain. She enjoys her graceful life especially when she is practicing and teaching yoga to kids, traveling, dancing, soaking up the sun and nature, and cherishing moments with her family.
As Anna continues to weave her tapestry of social change, her legacy shines brightly – acting as a real beacon of hope in the society.