Anna Berti Suman
Laveno-Mombello
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented environmental law expert with a proven track record at international organizations such as the European Commission and in academia such as at Tilburg Law School. Excelled in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning, leading impactful projects like 'Sensing for Justice', advancing the field of civic monitoring for environmental law enforcement. Recognized with the Joint Research Centre's Young Scientist Award 2023, showcasing exceptional analytical skills, policy-oriented thinking and team leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant in Environmental Law Enforcement
A Sud Onlus
2024.01 - Current
- Conducts research such as legal framework review and stakeholder analysis on cases of civic monitoring for environmental law enforcement.
- Contributes to the Horizon project 'ENFORCE' aimed at empowering citizens to join forces with public authorities in protecting the environment.
- Writes for the Economia Circolare Magazine on civic monitoring and compliance with environmental laws.
Senior Researcher in Sustainable Innovation Law
LUISS Guido Carli University
2023.12 - Current
- Conducts research with the mission to explore the law as an enabler for tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and water scarcity in the EU.
- Acts as scientific coordinator of Work Package 5 of the Horizon Europe project ‘AWARE’ (https://www.aware-eu.eu/) on innovation in the EU agrifood sector, curating regulatory and legislative analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manages international and interdisciplinary projects and curates relations with partners as Head of Research at LabGov - Laboratory for the Governance of the City as a Commons, an organization within LUISS University.
Legal Counsel in Environmental and Climate Law
Dini-Saltalamacchia Law Firm and Centre Systasis
2023.09 - Current
- After completing the legal practice and having passed the bar exam in November 2021 under the Rome Bar Association, practices as legal counsel focusing on environmental and climate law cases.
- Specializes in the mediation of environmental conflicts and in innovation in environmental evidence gathering.
- Leads the Gromada Erasmus+ project on community engagement in post-conflict environmental recovery and peacebuilding, in particular in Ukraine.
- Contributes to Le Rotte del Clima project on how to valorise knowledge of climate displaced people by performing qualitative research engaging climate migrants.
Postdoctoral Researcher at Joint Research Centre
European Commission
2020.06 - 2023.08
- Leads the ‘Sensing for Justice’ project on civic evidence for law enforcement and as an instrument for mediating conflicts, with funding from the Marie Curie Individual Fellowship and the Dutch Research Council.
- Specializes in the Aarhus Convention access to information rights and participation in environmental decisions.
- Mentored junior researchers and research assistants, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
- Contributed to high-impact - both academic and policy-oriented - publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing key input.
- Receives the Falling Walls Award for the Science Engagement Breakthrough of the Year 2022 and the JRC Young Scientist Award 2023.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Law & Technology
Tilburg University, Law School
Tilburg, The Netherlands05.2020
Master of Arts - Public Law
University of Bologna, Law School
Bologna, Italy07.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership and Motivator
- Problem-Solving and Results-oriented
- Analytical Thinking and Strategic Planning
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Stakeholder Engagement and Networking
- Cultural Awareness and Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Subject Matter Expert and Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Associate Editor for the scientific journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, United States
- Appointed Expert for the Climate Committee of the Italian municipality of Laveno-Mombello
- Member of the Association for the Promotion of the European Climate Pact
- Member of the International Society of Public Law - ICON-S
Certification
Certified knowledge of scientific data analysis and data collection software: Qualtrics; NVivo (advanced); SurveyMonkey; LimeSurvey; Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Knowledge of R (basic). Ability to work in Excel, Canva, Outlook and Google spaces.
Capable of running audio and video editing software.
Hobbies and Volunteer Work
Volunteer Work: active member of a Renewable Energy Community and of a Community-supported-agriculture Cooperative; volunteer with the Italian Red Cross; volunteer for avoiding road killing of toads; volunteer teacher of Italian for migrants, of sustainable lifestyle for youngsters and of digital skills for the elderly; clown-doctor in hospitals.
Hobbies: Road cycling; Alpinism; Practice Qi Gong and Yoga.
Driving Licence B; Red Cross Driving Licence; Recipient of first aid certificate by the Italian Red Cross.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Consultant in Environmental Law Enforcement
A Sud Onlus
2024.01 - Current
Senior Researcher in Sustainable Innovation Law
LUISS Guido Carli University
2023.12 - Current
Legal Counsel in Environmental and Climate Law
Dini-Saltalamacchia Law Firm and Centre Systasis
2023.09 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher at Joint Research Centre
European Commission
2020.06 - 2023.08
Ph.D. - Environmental Law & Technology
Tilburg University, Law School
Master of Arts - Public Law
University of Bologna, Law School
Certified knowledge of scientific data analysis and data collection software: Qualtrics; NVivo (advanced); SurveyMonkey; LimeSurvey; Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Knowledge of R (basic). Ability to work in Excel, Canva, Outlook and Google spaces.
Capable of running audio and video editing software.
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