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I am honored to be a recipient of the 2025 Casola Prize. As an immigrant from Italy, I am deeply committed to strengthening Italian-American ties through the study of global political institutions.
I am currently a doctoral candidate in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California. My research examines how international aid and diplomacy influence global migration patterns, with a comparative focus on Italy and the United States—two countries whose intergenerational experiences with migration continue to shape global debates.
Receiving this award from the Patrons of Italian Culture is especially meaningful. This generous support will allow me to conduct part of my dissertation fieldwork in Italy. Having moved to the U.S. at 17, I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity and for the Patrons' investment in the next generation of scholars engaging with Italy's global legacy.
Below is a photo taken at the Cartello dei Naviganti on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, where I am currently gathering data.
Ciao,