About Us

About us

We Share Ideas

The Thinking Watermill is a space where ideas, knowledge and professional experiences come together to create value, foster dialogue and develop meaningful projects.

Our work is based on collaboration, multidisciplinary thinking and a shared commitment to innovation, research and social impact.

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Our Mission

To connect people, skills and ideas in order to generate knowledge, opportunities and sustainable growth.

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Our Vision

To become a reference point for professionals, institutions and organizations that believe in the power of shared thinking.

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Our Values

Collaboration, transparency, responsibility and openness guide the way we work and build relationships.

Our team

Structure

The Thinking Watermill Society identifies the activities to be focused on through its internal bodies and with the assistance of Scientific Committees, composed of persons who are not involved in the administration of the Society, who are experts in particular fields, such as professors of Universities, experts in international relationships, financial advisors and prominent professionals in various ambits of the different areas, exercising the so called “liberal professions (libere professioni)”.

Caterina Luciani

Caterina Luciani

President

Born in Milan, from a Danish mother and an Italian father, Caterina has spent her childhood between various cities of Italy with…

Mario Di Giulio

Mario Di Giulio

Vice-President · Contributor

Born in Italy in a small village near Rome, Mario Di Giulio has always tried to look beyond the obstacles that limit…

Ruggero Aricò

Ruggero Aricò

Scientific Committee

Ruggero Aricò graduated in Law at the University of Messina, Italy in 1999 and he was admitted to the Bar in 2002.…

Alessandro Boccanelli

Alessandro Boccanelli

Scientific Committee

Cardiologist. Former Director of Department for Cardiovascular disease S.Giovanni Hospital Rome. Past President of the Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists. President of…

Livia Canepa

Livia Canepa

Scientific Committee

Livia Canepa is a consultant for the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in the Emergency and Fragile States Unit, as a focal…

Antonio Davola

Antonio Davola

Scientific Committee

Dr. Antonio Davola, LLB with honors (University of Pisa, 2015), LLM (Yale Law School, 2018) PhD with honors in “Law and Technology”…

Laura Zoboli

Laura Zoboli

Scientific Committee · Contributor

Passionate about the challenges between regulation and society, Laura is assistant professor of European economic law at the University of Warsaw and…

Andrea Baglioni

Andrea Baglioni

Contributor · Researcher

Born in Umbria, the so called “green heart” of Italy, Andrea graduated in Law at University of Perugia, his wonderful medieval town,…

Kathleen Bucci

Kathleen Bucci

Researcher

Kathleen graduated in law at La Sapienza University in Rome (IT); she is now a lawyer and has been exercising her practice…

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Asia Ruffo di Calabria

Contributor

Author of pieces that weave together art, architecture and the female gaze, with a particular interest in visual languages and the cultural…

Giacomo Di Giulio

Giacomo Di Giulio

Researcher

Giacomo is an international student with an IB diploma. He is currently attending the second year of law at the City University…

Cristina Di Stazio

Cristina Di Stazio

Researcher

Cristina was born in Naples, she is graduated in Law at University of Naples Federico II. She worked as a trainee lawyer…

Henry Fumagalli

Henry Fumagalli

Researcher

Henry was born in Milan where he studied at the French school. He attended university in Strasburg and graduated in law with…

Federico Gabbricci

Federico Gabbricci

Researcher

Born in Rome, he graduated in Law at La Sapienza University. Trainee Lawyer, he is passionate about new technology and videography. He…

Sophie Gai

Sophie Gai

Contributor · Researcher

My name is Sophie Gai, a 23-year-old from Nairobi, Kenya. I am a lawyer by profession and run a sustainable fashion consultancy…

Javier Vicente García

Javier Vicente García

Contributor · Researcher

Born in southern Spain, through various coincidences he ended up studying law in Rome, whilst upholding Edmund Burke’s words, for which “No…

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Alessandra Grandoni

Contributor

Author of in-depth pieces on logistics, supply chains and sustainability, with a particular focus on traceability and transparency in the leather and…

Lizza Marie Kawooya

Lizza Marie Kawooya

Contributor

Born in Uganda, She graduated from Makerere University in Uganda. She has a deep driving desire and passion for women issues and…

Radha Khera

Radha Khera

Contributor · Researcher

Radha Khera is an intellectual property and fashion attorney with a decade of legal experience. She works with Remfry & Sagar, one…

Naoko Konishi

Naoko Konishi

Contributor · Researcher

Author of contributions on contemporary Japan, from corporate governance and ESG policies to measures against customer harassment.

Jessica A. Luer

Jessica A. Luer

Contributor

Author of the Rosie Verde series, dedicated to sustainability, responsible procurement and the culture of reuse, with an educational and accessible tone.

Giulia Romana Mele

Giulia Romana Mele

Researcher

Giulia is a lawyer who lives between Italy and Belgium, where she holds the role of associate at a primary law firm,…

Kimberly Mureithi

Kimberly Mureithi

Researcher

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Kimberly is a lawyer with a law degree earned at the Strathmore University of Nairobi and a researcher…

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Maria Rosaria Raspanti

Contributor

Author of contributions on fashion law and sustainability, with a focus on green claims, corporate responsibility and the risks of greenwashing.

Cheptum Toroitich

Cheptum Toroitich

Researcher

Cheptum is currently attending the Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law. At the same time, she is a researcher…

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Giulia Tuccio

Contributor

Author of in-depth pieces on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the management of humanitarian aid, with attention to the ethical and operational implications of…

Hicham Haidar Diab

Hicham Haidar Diab

Art Director

Mediterranean character, looks at the world with disenchantment with a smile always ready to grasp the flowering side of everything

Giada Russo

Giada Russo

Creative Ideator

Born in Sicily, she moved to Rome where she graduated at Luiss University. Lawyer-to-be, she uses her creative spark collaborating in the…

Federico Valenza

Federico Valenza

Activities Coordinator · Contributor

Federico is studying economics and management at Luiss University in Rome. Since ever he is interested in social and economics trends not…