Paola is a cognitive anthropologist with a PhD in Experimental Pedagogy, an expert in intercultural processes, as facilitator and trainer. Researcher in Angelicum University of Rome, cognitive mediator for the Feuerstein Center Studies (ICELP), enabled to use the Instrumental Enrichment Program (PAS) and its diagnostic instrumentation (LPAD).

Activist, planner, manager and coordinator of several international, European, national and local development projects in social, health and educational sectors. President of CReA onlus and Concord Italia, Paola was reelected as a member of CONCORD Europe board for the second time in 2021.