Originally from the Italian-Swiss border and now based in Melbourne, she is an academic teacher, researcher, and translator, fluent in Italian, English, French, and Spanish. She considers teaching a true vocation and brings a strong commitment to effective and innovative knowledge-sharing to all her language classes. Her background and international outlook help students engage with language as a living, cultural experience. She has a special passion for Sicily and its capital, Palermo and when she is not working, she enjoys yoga, exploring Melbourne's theatre scene, and swimming in the ocean.