Alberto is WRI Europe Institutional Relations Manager. He works to strengthen WRI’s institutional presence in Europe, representing WRI’s vision and strategy through engagement within European governments, businesses and institutions. Alberto also oversees WRI Europe’s activities around natural resources, peace and security, supporting the ‘Water, Peace and Security partnership’ and coordinating outreach activities with relevant European actors.

Prior to joining WRI, Alberto worked with the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA, ACP-EU), an international development organization; the European University Institute (EUI), a research institute and also interned for a justice institute in The Hague, the Italian General Consulate in Miami, and a human rights NGO in Italy.

Alberto holds a cum laude master’s degree in Political Science from La Sapienza University of Rome, a second master’s degree in International Communication from Hanze University of Groningen, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Roma Tre University.

Outside work Alberto is a vinyl collector, passionate with electronic music, movies and travels, and an enthusiast supporter of A.S. Roma football club.