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I lead visual direction for CNN's digital journalism across the site, social, streaming, in-app and interactive platforms, managing an international team of 7 across New York, Atlanta and London. Setting the tone of brand systems, I direct explainers and content received by millions of viewers globally.

My work has been recognized with Emmys for graphic design and art direction, along with Webbys, SPD Gold and a WGA award for animation writing and graphic art. Before CNN, I held design and art direction roles at TED Conferences, Vimeo, Al Jazeera English and Gizmodo, among others.

I grew up in Italy, spent my teens in Berlin, and later studied and worked in London before moving to New York. Having lived across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, I bring an international perspective to my design process, with a focus on calrity and an adaptable and empathy-driven mindset.

As a longtime practitioner, I also teach yoga and breathwork.


Juror:
- Emmy Awards, International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 2023–2025


Awards:
- Online News Association: Digital Video Storytelling (2024)
- Society for News Design Award: Animation Design (2024)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction (2022, 2023)
- Webby Awards: Best Use of Video or Moving Image (2023)
- Society of Publication Designers: Gold Medal Winner (2023)

- Lovie Awards: Silver Winner in Film & Video: Animation (2023), (2024)
- Writers Guild Award (2017)
- Vimeo Staff Pick (2017)