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Barbara Bettiolo

Venice,Italy

Summary

Committed to sustainability and climate justice, with hands-on experience in environmental research, carbon markets, and international project coordination.
Completed an independent thesis on carbon emissions trading systems and collaborated with institutions in Europe and the U.S.
Strong communicator with a background in political and environmental studies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sustainability Assistant (Remote Internship)

OverSea Business Consulting
Lisbon, Portugal
04.2025 - Current
  • Supporting the CEO in organizing and coordinating sustainability initiatives.
  • Managing CO2 impact calculations for transportation and event logistics.
  • Assisting in sustainability actions for Team Westbrook (E1 Electric Boat Racing) and the Mirpuri Foundation Conservation Forum.
  • Creating and maintaining project management Excel files and tracking environmental KPIs.

Independent Researcher (Scholarship)

San Francisco State University - Center for Ethical & Sustainable Business
San Francisco, United States
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led an independent research project on carbon emissions markets and sustainable finance, supported by a scholarship.
  • Worked in collaboration with the Center for Ethical & Sustainable Business, with access to a dedicated office and academic resources.
  • Engaged with local stakeholders and organizations across the Bay Area, integrating field-based insights into the research.
  • Participated in the North American Carbon World Conference, networking with global experts in carbon markets and climate finance.
  • Produced a thesis combining economics, ethics, and sustainability policy.

Scientific Director Assistant

Politeia - Research Center on Political Decision-Making and Public Ethics
Milan, Italy
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated seminars and conferences on law, ethics, and political theory.
  • Managed the editorial workflow of the peer-reviewed journal Notizie di Politeia, including article selection, peer review coordination, and preparation of printed issues.
  • Developed communication strategies to promote events and enhance participant engagement.

Junior Research Assistant

Sustainable Economy Association
Trento, Italy
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Conducted research on international cooperation, green economy, and sustainable development with a focus on Morocco.
  • Drafted articles, prepared meeting minutes, and supported communication with stakeholders for events.
  • Monitored and compiled funding opportunities at the provincial, national, and EU levels to support project planning and organizational outreach.

Project Support - Non-Profit Operations

Scelgo Te
Trento, Italy
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supported the launch of a non-profit trade association for home care assistants within Confcommercio Trentino, focused on elderly and disability care.
  • Conducted benchmarking to draft documentation for family assessments and caregiver recruitment.
  • Coordinated outsourced services related to home automation, nutrition, and staff training programs.

Intern to the Director

Municipality of Venice | Foster Care Center
Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assisted prospective foster parents throughout the application process and helped navigate program requirements.
  • Supported the delivery of pre-fostering courses and on-site training sessions tailored to selected candidates.
  • Provided ongoing assistance to foster families, including regular progress evaluations and support for successful placements.
  • Organized two public outreach events to promote the foster care service, increasing awareness and engagement.
  • Conducted research and revised internal documentation to improve program operations and service delivery.

Intern

Municipality of Venice | Social Cohesion and Economic Development Agency
Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported social workers in assessing and processing requests for economic assistance and family support services.
  • Helped organize home visits, drafted reports, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored intervention plans.
  • Managed documentation and case files for social services, improving administrative efficiency and follow-up procedures.

Education

Master's Degree - Global Politics and Society

Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Milan, Italy
12.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Social Sciences and Welfare Services

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Venice, Italy
04.2021

Skills

  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Research methodology
  • Communication strategies
  • Event coordination

Languages

  • Italian: Native
  • English: Professional Proficiency

Volunteer Experience

2013, 2015, Venice, Italy, Participated in local environmental cleanup events organized by Legambiente during high school, contributing to the removal of litter from public spaces and promoting community awareness on environmental issues.

Driving License - Type

B

Conferences

North American Carbon World (NACW) 2024 Conference, 03/25/2024, 03/27/2024, San Francisco, CA, United States, Participated as an attendee in a three-day international conference focused on carbon markets, climate finance, and sustainability policy. Followed expert panels and keynote sessions, and engaged informally with researchers and professionals to exchange views related to an ongoing independent research project on carbon emissions trading systems. https://nacwconference.com/program/

Hobbies and Interests

  • Swimming as a way to reset and balance.
  • Mechanical Watch Restoration – a practice I began with my grandfather, which reflects patience, precision, and attention to detail.

Timeline

Sustainability Assistant (Remote Internship)

OverSea Business Consulting
04.2025 - Current

Independent Researcher (Scholarship)

San Francisco State University - Center for Ethical & Sustainable Business
11.2023 - 04.2024

Scientific Director Assistant

Politeia - Research Center on Political Decision-Making and Public Ethics
05.2023 - 09.2023

Junior Research Assistant

Sustainable Economy Association
01.2021 - 06.2021

Project Support - Non-Profit Operations

Scelgo Te
10.2020 - 12.2020

Intern to the Director

Municipality of Venice | Foster Care Center
01.2020 - 06.2020

Intern

Municipality of Venice | Social Cohesion and Economic Development Agency
03.2019 - 08.2019

Master's Degree - Global Politics and Society

Università Degli Studi Di Milano

Bachelor's Degree - Social Sciences and Welfare Services

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Barbara Bettiolo