I was born in Venice, raised in Milan, and spent nearly two decades living in London. My career encompasses photography, international politics and event organising, communication and creative services. Along the way, a growing interest in sustainability began to reshape the direction of my work.

Where I am now is exactly where I am supposed to be.

A woman smiling with eyes closed, wearing sunglasses on her head, a green beaded necklace, and a sleeveless white top, sitting outdoors.
A woman smiling with eyes closed, wearing sunglasses on her head, a green beaded necklace, and a sleeveless white top, sitting outdoors.

In the winter of 2019, upon completion of my studies in sustainability, I arrived on the island of Sal, wishing to connect like-minded individuals, sustainability thinkers and doers, and to share my creative and professional experience in a place I believed had great potential.

That intention became Cabo Verde Sustentável.

In 2022, a friend gave me a few discarded kites that remained at home for two years before becoming the starting point for Surya —Le Sac Sportif et Élégant — the circular design project I launched in 2024.

A blue marker, a measuring tape, and a piece of wood with markings are on a green surface, with fabric and a cardboard box nearby.

Today these different strands come together through Cabo Verde and the Art of Circularity — my interpretation of what circularity can become when creativity, design, available resources and community are brought together.

A graphical infographic titled 'Cabo Verde and The Art of Circularity' featuring two sections: 'Cabo Verde Sustentável' emphasizing resource transformation for community solutions, and 'Surya' highlighting transforming discarded materials into handbags and accessories. The subtitle states 'One philosophy. Two practical expressions.' and a footer reads 'Creativity in action. Circularity in practice. Community at heart.'
Drought desert landscape with a few scattered dogs walking on dry land. The background features a flat, barren terrain with a low horizon and cloudy sky.
Drought desert landscape with a few scattered dogs walking on dry land. The background features a flat, barren terrain with a low horizon and cloudy sky.
A barren, rocky desert landscape with a cloudy sky and a dog in the distance.  A human shadow is visible in the lower left corner.

My relationship with Cabo Verde, its people, culture, food, music, the ocean, and the dogs remains one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences I have ever had.

Smiling woman wearing sunglasses taking a selfie with her dog in front of a painted sign on a red bench during sunset.
Smiling woman wearing sunglasses taking a selfie with her dog in front of a painted sign on a red bench during sunset.

Coming soon

And Then We Were

12

A story about the dogs who found their way into my life, what caring for them revealed, and the wider questions it opened around stray dogs and animal welfare on Sal.

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Sal island, Cabo Verde