Patrizia is the Deputy Secretary General of the European Environmental Bureau, Europe’s largest federation of environmental organisations, where she advocates for people‑centred policymaking, environmental justice and sustainable development. She leads teams focused on global and regional policy, environmental law and justice, economic transition, circular economy, and climate and energy, strategic communication and human resources, and is part of the EEB’s Senior Management. Beyond the EEB, Patrizia helps strengthen Europe’s civic space as Vice‑President of Civil Society Europe and as a board member of the European Movement International. Her commitment to justice is rooted in 25 years of work with civil society organisations in Europe and Asia, including leadership roles in environmental and human rights advocacy, parliamentary advising, and international cooperation, including as Executive Director of the NGO Shipbreaking Platform. She holds an M.A. in Political Science and Comparative Literature and an LL.M in International Human Rights Law.