Vittoria Ferdinandi | |
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Mayor of Perugia | |
Assumed office 25 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Andrea Romizi |
Personal details | |
Born | Perugia,Italy | 4 September 1986
Political party | Centre-left independent |
Alma mater | University of Perugia |
Profession | Social entrepreneur,psychologist,activist |
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Graduated in philosophy and in clinical psychology,Ferdinandi was appointed Knight of the Republic by President Sergio Mattarella in 2021 for her commitment to the establishment and management of the Numero Zero restaurant and social enterprise,located in the historic center of Perugia. [1] The restaurant,managed with the RealMente social promotion association,has an inclusive staff,including different forms of mental disorder,whose carriers are valued beyond simple job placement. [2]
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