Hello
— I'm Chiara, a researcher, social impact consultant, facilitator and cultural project practitioner working across cultural policy, creative industries, urban space, social impact and participatory research.
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My work sits between academic research and applied practice — rigorous, thoughtful, and rooted in care for people, places and cultural communities.
I'm currently completing a PhD at King's College London, where I explore urban space, creative communities, belonging and the social value of cultural places. Alongside this, I work on applied research, impact evaluation, SROI, workshops, teaching, communication and project development.
Over the years I've worked with universities, cultural organisations, creative spaces, social impact agencies and European/international projects across the UK, Italy, Turkey and Kosovo — focusing on how cultural and creative work can support communities, shape places and create forms of value that are often difficult to measure.
Cultural, academic and community projects supported through research, evaluation and facilitation.
Organisations partnered with — universities, cultural institutions, social impact agencies and creative spaces.
Selected work across research, social impact and cultural practice.
Projects with universities, cultural organisations, creative spaces, social impact agencies and European/international initiatives — across the UK, Italy, Turkey and Kosovo.
A comprehensive look at what I offer and how I work.
Helping organisations understand, communicate and strengthen the value of their projects — where culture, people and place come together.
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Research & evaluation
Qualitative research, interviews, thematic analysis and evidence-based insight for culture, creativity and community.
Social impact & SROI
Theory of Change, outcome mapping, SROI-informed evaluation, stakeholder engagement and impact reporting.
Cultural project development
Strategic support for cultural organisations and creative spaces — design, funding narratives, partnerships.
Facilitation & workshops
Participatory workshops, stakeholder sessions and collaborative research activities for teams and communities.
Teaching & public engagement
Lectures, seminars and accessible communication of complex ideas on culture, cities and social impact.
Writing & communication
Reports, case studies, funding texts and research narratives that translate complexity into clarity.
A yearly snapshot of my professional path.
An evolving journey across research, consultancy, facilitation and cultural practice — moving between universities, agencies and cultural organisations.
PhD Researcher, King's College London
Doctoral research on urban space, creative communities, belonging and the social value of cultural places.
Social Impact Consultant
SROI-informed evaluation, Theory of Change and stakeholder engagement for cultural and community-focused organisations.
Cultural Project Practitioner
Project design, facilitation and partnership development for creative spaces and European/international initiatives.
Researcher, Creative Industries & Urban Policy
Applied research on cultural policy, place-making and the role of creative work in cities across the UK, Italy, Turkey and Kosovo.
Let's talk about your project.
For collaborations, consultancy, teaching, research or project development — I'd be happy to hear from you.