Francesca Sofia is the General Manager of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Foundation and President of the International Bureau for Epilepsy.
He has over twenty years of experience in the design, governance, and management of complex initiatives at the intersection of scientific research, public policy, social innovation, and institutional philanthropy.
She is an expert in developing innovative models for funding science, defining social investment strategies, and building multi-stakeholder partnerships at the national and international levels.
Throughout his career, he has led programs, collaborative networks, and initiatives that have brought together institutions, businesses, third-sector organizations, and scientific communities around goals of general interest.
With a PhD in Neuroscience, he combines scientific expertise, managerial experience, and strategic vision with a proven track record of leadership in public, philanthropic, and nonprofit settings.
Her work is focused on promoting integrated approaches that link research, innovation, social welfare, education, and economic development to generate social impact.
