Federica Nestola

Federica Nestola joined UNICA as Project and Policy Officer in February 2025. In this role, she contributes to the development, coordination and implementation of European cooperation projects and policy initiatives, with a particular focus on the future of the Erasmus+ Programme, higher education policy, international cooperation and the role of universities in addressing societal challenges.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International and Diplomatic Studies and a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and International Cooperation. She has a strong background in project management, policy development, communication, institutional coordination and stakeholder engagement, alongside extensive knowledge of EU funding programmes and higher education cooperation. She has been actively involved in the Erasmus+ Programme since 2016, gaining experience across different dimensions of the programme, including international mobility, strategic partnerships, project development and implementation.

Before joining UNICA, Federica worked at the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), within the International Cooperation Unit. There, she contributed to the international dimension of Erasmus+ and EU higher education cooperation, with a geographical focus on Asia. Her work involved supporting cooperation with partner countries, monitoring regional developments and contributing to initiatives aimed at strengthening international academic partnerships and dialogue.