Martina Patera

My academic and professional journey is the result of a multidisciplinary education that combines a humanistic vision, creative drive, and strategic rigor.

The passion for foreign languages and travel led me to pursue linguistic training in Italy and abroad, culminating in a Degree in Science and Technology of Linguistic Mediation. This allowed me to build a solid foundation for deeply understanding the power of language and the dynamics of communication.

I then chose to deepen the more strategic and managerial side with a first-level Master's degree in Management and a Master's degree in International Management, specializing in Brand Management and Social Media Marketing.

This hybrid training allows me today to hold the role of Social Media Manager and Copywriter at CityModa, where I handle the management and development of copywriting strategies, event management, and oversee communication on social media.

I love my profession because it allows me to integrate creativity, strategy, and storytelling to give value to what truly matters – the people and the stories they represent.

I strongly believe in gender equality and inclusivity. Today, more than ever, it is necessary to break down the stereotypes that still too often limit the potential of women in the workforce, especially in STEAM fields.

The experience with AWE Italy - the first Academy program for aspiring female entrepreneurs in collaboration with the American Embassy, and the GammaDonna Award for the best female empowerment project were fundamental milestones for me. They strengthened the belief that there is no innovation without inclusivity and that every woman has the right to see her talent recognized, supported through concrete tools, and valued.

As a Young Ambassador, I want to put my skills and passions at the service of a community that aims to transform the STEAM sector into a field where women and men can grow together and inspire a new generation of inclusive leaders. It is necessary to create space so that every woman and girl can see digital technology as a viable path to assert themselves and achieve their goals. Technology must be a driver of social progress, a means accessible to all, regardless of gender.