Alumni Points of Contact
The USI Alumni chapters/Point of Contact (PoC) are the local contact (an alumnus/a) for all USI Alumni living and working in the same area, wishing to get together and stay in touch with USI. PoC are alumni leaders who are committed to supporting the University and connecting alumni with each other by volunteering time, energy and talent.
Santiago Abdala
Santiago Abdala
Private Wealth Managing Director, Portfolio Personal Inversiones, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Bianca Bellazzi
Bianca Bellazzi
Corporate Coverage Associate, BNP Paribas, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Mohamed Beltagy
Mohamed Beltagy
Software Developer, Siemens, Bruxelles, BELGIUM
USI Degree: Master of Science in Embedded Systems Design, 2016
Hanieh Bidhendi
Hanieh Bidhendi
R&D Software Engineer, ADVA, Berlin, GERMANY
USI Degrees: Master in Computational Science, 2019 and Bachelor in Informatics, 2016
Caterina Blaser
Caterina Blaser
Communication & Marketing Manager, Swissnex, Boston, US
USI Degree: Bachelor in Economics, 2023
Francesco Bortoluzzi
Francesco Bortoluzzi
Head of Sustainability Programs, ZHAW Hochschule, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Bachelor in Communication Sciences, 2014
Daniele Boschetti
Daniele Boschetti
Analyst, Palana Services, Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG
USI Degree: Master in Finance, 2025
Francesca Bossi
Francesca Bossi
Category Manager Travel & Events, HERE Technologies, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
Juliet Bvekwa
Juliet Bvekwa
Supply Chain Manager, International Organization for Migration (IOM), Zvishavane, ZIMBABWE
USI Degree: Executive Master in Humanitarian Logistics Management (MASHLM), 2013
Mimosa Ceratti
Mimosa Ceratti
Architect, Prostyle Design Architects, Tokyo, JAPAN
USI Degree: Master in Architecture, 2015
Bérengère Chardier
Bérengère Chardier
Consultant, Le Cabinet du Style, Paris, FRANCE
USI Degree: 4-years degree in Communication, 2005
Read her Career Story
Alice Comi
Alice Comi
Associate Professor, University of Tongji, Shanghai, CHINA
USI Degrees: PhD in Communication, 2012 and Master in Corporate Communication, 2008 and Bachelor in Communication, 2005
Read her Career Story
Rosita Cordasco
Rosita Cordasco
Transformation Expert & Coach, Rosita Cordasco Coaching, Barcelona, SPAIN
Fabrice Corminboeuf
Fabrice Corminboeuf
Architect, PKdM Arkitektar, San Francisco, US
USI Degree: Master in Architecture, 2003
Contact Fabrice for information about San Francisco and Reykjavik (city where he worked)
Magali Dauwalder
Magali Dauwalder
Head of Communications and Marketing, Groupe Eric Sturdza, Geneva, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: 4-years degree in Communication Sciences, 2000
Roberto De Maira
Roberto De Maira
Director, Strategy & Consulting – Digital Finance Transformation & Order-to-Cash Lead, Accenture, Varsavia, POLONIA
Christian Dedekind
Christian Dedekind
Director Global Transformation, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Paris, FRANCE
Matteo Defendini
Matteo Defendini
Architect, Defendini Architects, Brescia, ITALY
USI Degree: Master in Architecture, 2016
Aleksandar Denchev
Aleksandar Denchev
Sr. Project Manager, Squirro, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Master in Management, 2013
Antonius Agnandito Dwirana
Antonius Agnandito Dwirana
Corporate Communication (Public & Internal Affairs), Harita Nickel, Jakarta, INDONESIA
USI Degree: Master in Media Management 2025
Omar Elabed
Omar Elabed
Frontend Developer, Rieter, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Umberto Fenati
Umberto Fenati
Dottore Commercialista e Revisore Legale, Studio Cocchi, Bologna, ITALY
USI Degree: Bachelor in Economics, 2009
Dersu Figueroa
Dersu Figueroa
Director, HUBIQ Energía e Innovación Tecnológica, Queretaro & Mexico City, MEXICO
USI Degree: Master in Management, 2010
Guilherme Gaino Galindo
Guilherme Gaino Galindo
Analyst at EPI-USE & PhD Student at University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, BRAZIL
Manuel Gamper
Manuel Gamper
Partner & Managing Director, Multi RE, Lugano, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Bachelor in Communication, 2006
Matilde Girao
Matilde Girao
Founder & Architect, Girao Lima Arquitectos, Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Sunayana Golechha Jain
Sunayana Golechha Jain
Founder & Principal Architect, Atelier Sunayana Golechha, Chennai, INDIA
Susanna Granelli
Susanna Granelli
University Researcher, EUI, Firenze, ITALY
USI Degree: Executive Master in Amministrazione Pubblica, 2010 and PhD in Communication Sciences, 1998
Bettina Hufschmied
Bettina Hufschmied
Psychologische Beraterin, Praxis für Psychologische Beratung, Bern, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: 4-years degree in Communication Sciences, 2004
Barbara Iseli Sczepanski
Barbara Iseli Sczepanski
Beraterin, B'VM, Bern, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: 4-years degree in Communication Sciences, 2002
Samrad Ismayilov
Samrad Ismayilov
Sr. Procurement Specialist, Huawei, Baku, AZERBAIJAN
USI Degree: Master in Management, 2013
Amin Javadi
Amin Javadi
Career Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tehran, IRAN
USI Degree: Master in Management, 2013
Angelina Jovic-Padarnitsas
Angelina Jovic-Padarnitsas
Team Lead Online Training, Celonis, Munich, GERMANY
USI Degree: Master in Communication Management and Health, 2011
Saman Kamran
Saman Kamran
CEO and Co-Founder, COD Technologies
USI Degrees: PhD in Informatics, 2018 and Master in Intelligent Systems, 2011
Contact Saman for information about Paris and Iran (his country of origin)
Nicola La Rocca
Nicola La Rocca
Relationship Manager HNWI, UBS, Ticino & Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Master in Financial Communication, 2023
Read his Career Story
Contact Nicola for information about Ticino and Zurich (city where he worked)
Francesca Lamanna
Francesca Lamanna
Senior Economist, The World Bank, Bangkok, THAILAND
4-years degree in Economics, 2000
Giovanni Luatti
Giovanni Luatti
Aggiunto Capo Sezione del Lavoro, Amministrazione Cantonale, Bellinzona, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Master in International Tourism, 2010
Han Ma
Han Ma
Government Relations Specialist, Stealth AI Startup, Shanghai, CHINA
USI Degree: Master in Media Management, 2025
Edoardo Madussi
Edoardo Madussi
Director of Business Development, Intelligencia, New York, US
USI Degrees: Master in Communication, Management and Health, 2012 & Bachelor in Communication, 2010
Laura Malinverno
Laura Malinverno
Research Coordinator, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, AUSTRIA
USI Degree: Master in International Tourism, 2012
Micol Malleo
Micol Malleo
Chief Marketing & New Product Development Officer, Scrigno Group, Milan, ITALY
USI Degree: 4-years degree in Communication science, 2002
Simone Malnati
Simone Malnati
Manager Project "Green Division", Banca del Sempione, Lugano, SWITZERLAND
Veniamin Mayorov
Veniamin Mayorov
Head of Proposals Content, LGIM Legal & General Investment Management, London, UK
USI Degree: Master in Banking and Finance, 2015
Alberto Mazza
Alberto Mazza
External Communications and PR Project Manager, Pacifique, Geneva, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Master in Economics and International Policies, 2018
Read his Career Story
Marina Miljkovic
Marina Miljkovic
UX Researcher, Google, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degrees: Master in International Tourism, 2013 and Bachelor in Economics, 2010
Jelena Milosevic
Jelena Milosevic
Professor for Generative AI, FHNW, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: PhD in Informatics, 2017
Gabriele Oprandi
Gabriele Oprandi
Omnichannel Marketing, Global Licensing, JV & Partnerships, Footlocker, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
USI Degree: Master in Marketing and Transformative Economy, 2022
Read his Career Story
Matteo Orlandi
Matteo Orlandi
Marketing Manager, Simi Group, Milan, ITALY
Ana Maria Osorio Guzman
Ana Maria Osorio Guzman
Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Paraná & Universidad del Norte, Bogotà, COLOMBIA
Dana Pavalan
Dana Pavalan
BIM Architect, Morph Estudio, Madrid, SPAIN
Iuliana Pavalan
Iuliana Pavalan
BIM and Landscape Architect, Morph Estudio, Madrid, SPAIN
Manuele Raggi
Manuele Raggi
Sr. Program Manager, Google, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degrees: Master in Management, 2012 and Bachelor in Economics, 2009
Read his Career Story
Konstantin Rubinov
Konstantin Rubinov
Head of CRO Strategic Data and Architecture, Julius Baer, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: PhD in Informatics, 2013
Nikola Rudic
Nikola Rudic
Director Data & Marketing Effectiveness, Merkle (Dentsu), Singapore, SINGAPORE
USI Degrees: Master in Management, 2012 and Bachelor in Economics, 2009
Read his Career Story
Contact Nikola for information about Singapore and Malaysia
Nicole Russo
Nicole Russo
Project Coordinator Trade & Industry, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE
USI Degree: Master in Media Management, 2023
Carlo Sala
Carlo Sala
Associate Professor, Esade Business School, Barcelona, SPAIN
USI Degrees: PhD in Economics, 2016 and Master in Banking & Finance, 2011.
Read his Career Story
Alice Seffusatti
Alice Seffusatti
PhD Student, University of Basel, Basel, SWITZERLAND
USI Degree: Master in Economics and International Policies, 2024
Art Shala
Art Shala
Executive Director, XPR Consulting, Pristina, KOSOVO
Alfons Shtjefni
Alfons Shtjefni
Architect, ArkPro, Tirana, ALBANIA
USI Degree: Degree in Architecture, 2006
Francesco Stadler
Francesco Stadler
Director of Impact Funds & Ventures, Sustainable Finance Initiative, Hong Kong, CHINA
Dmitry Stavitskiy
Dmitry Stavitskiy
Head of Product, Try Your Best, San Francisco, USA
USI Degree: Master in Marketing, 2013
Federica Taborelli
Federica Taborelli
Sr. Marketing Manager, Amundi, Dublin, IRLAND
USI Degree: Master in Financial Communication, 2013
Alberto Tassoni
Alberto Tassoni
Associate, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, London, UK
USI Degree: Master of Arts in Philosophy, 2019
Contact Alberto if you want information about London or also Cambridge
Marco Tersigni
Marco Tersigni
Digital Strategic Accounts Manager, VF International, Stabio, SWITZERLAND
USI Degrees: Master in Management, 2017 and Bachelor in Economics, 2015
Ashley Thalmann
Ashley Thalmann
Alumni Relations and Engagement Specialist, University of Wollongong, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
USI Degree: Master in International Tourism, 2019
Laura Tommasina
Laura Tommasina
Social Media Head, TomTom, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
USI Degrees: Master in International Tourism, 2019 and Bachelor in Economics, 2015
Aliaksandr Uladzimirau
Aliaksandr Uladzimirau
Sales Executive, Finastra, London, UK
USI Degree: Master in Banking and Finance, 2017
Divya Susan Varkey
Divya Susan Varkey
Intercultural Communications Trainer, CrossOver-Bridging Cultures, THE HAGUE, Netherlands
USI Degree: Executive Master in intercultural communication, 2016
Read her Career Story
Milica Vukovic-Stojković
Milica Vukovic-Stojković
Manager Executive Reporting & Investor Relations, Choice Hotels International, Washington, US
Paolo Zazzara
Paolo Zazzara
Sr. Manager Controls Assurance, Pepper Money ANZ, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
USI Degree: Master in Finance, 2010
Federica Zerilli
Federica Zerilli
Group Head of Human Resources Global, DSQUARED2, Lugano, SWITZERLAND
USI Degrees: Master in Corporate Communication, 2008 and Bachelor in Communication, 2005
Meng Zhang
Meng Zhang
Founder & General Manager, Sinotalia Investment Consulting Company, Beijing, CHINA
USI Degree: Master in Economics and International Policies, 2010
Read her Career Story
Contact Meng for information about Milan and Beijing
Raffaele Züger
Raffaele Züger
Group Head of Marketing & Communication, Mirabaud Group, Geneva, SWITZERLAND
USI Degrees: Executive Master of science in Communication Management, 2008 and 4-years degree in Communication Sciences, 2000
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