Team

Together, we work to create opportunities, foster leadership, and build a global community where every individual can thrive.

Volunteer Team

Valentina is an Italian lawyer who has always dreamed of creating an initiative dedicated to education. Inspired by her son Giulio’s vision of supporting children in learning English, she founded the Rosa Riganti Foundation to make quality education accessible to all. Her leadership drives the Foundation’s mission of empowering the next generation through knowledge, creativity, and inclusivity.

Valentina Toto

Chairwoman

Giulio’s vision for supporting children in learning English was the inspiration behind the Foundation’s mission. As a Strategy Advisor, he contributes ideas and insights to help shape the Foundation’s direction and growth.

Giulio Sergnese

Founder, Strategy Advisor, Teacher

Giuseppe is an Italian serial entrepreneur. He manages public relations and outreach, helping to connect the Foundation with partners, supporters, and the wider community. His expertise ensures that the Foundation’s mission is effectively communicated and supported.

Giuseppe Sergnese

Head of Public Relations

Giulia leads the Foundation’s marketing and communication efforts, ensuring that its message reaches a broad audience. She works on building awareness, engaging stakeholders, and driving initiatives that highlight the Foundation’s work and impact.

Giulia Zogheib

Head of Marketing & Communication

Lucia provides expert educational guidance and counseling, ensuring that the Foundation’s programs effectively support both young learners and teachers. With years of experience in education, teaching methodologies, and child development, she helps shape impactful initiatives that foster academic growth and personal empowerment.

Lucia Darian

Pedagogical Coordinator

Alessia has recently joined the Rosa Riganti Foundation as Executive Assistant Events, where she will oversee the logistics and organisation of outreach and fundraising initiatives. Her focus will be on creating high-impact, seamless events that attract greater participation and help expand the foundation’s reach in supporting children’s education worldwide.

Alessia Pagelli

Executive Assistant Events

With a background in education, research, and management consulting, Patrick brings a deep understanding of how education can drive social mobility. He supports the Foundation in strategic planning, program evaluation, and research, ensuring that initiatives align with the mission and have a meaningful impact.

Patrick Alava

Head of Research and Development

Max was drawn to the Foundation’s mission of helping the most vulnerable communities and immediately committed to supporting its goals. As Vice President and Legal Counsel, he provides strategic guidance and legal expertise to ensure the Foundation’s success in making a lasting social impact.

Max Spiess

Vice President

Sami launched his YouTube channel at 15 and has explored content creation ever since. After taking videography and photography courses, he now focuses on capturing and sharing the foundation’s mission, using visuals to tell stories of empowerment and change.

Sami Zogheib

Videographer

Kathleen Magpantay is a communication specialist based in Milan, known for her work supporting non-profit organizations and cultural initiatives. As part of her professional journey, she joined the Rosa Riganti Foundation, where she contributes her expertise in communication, storytelling, and community engagement.

Kathleen Magpantay

Communication Specialist

Our Volunteer Teachers

Giulio’s vision for supporting children in learning English was the inspiration behind the Foundation’s mission. As a Strategy Advisor, he contributes ideas and insights to help shape the Foundation’s direction and growth.

Giulio Sergnese

Teacher & Founder

Riccardo, a fifteen-year-old from Milan, Italy, is currently in tenth grade at DEUTSCHE SCHULE MAILAND where he has studied since he was 5 years old. A passionate student of economics he is keen on kickboxing. Riccardo has many dreams, among the others : to study finance.

Riccardo Bazzi

Teacher

Jasper, a 16-year old from Brighton, England. He is currently in year 11 at Blatchington Mill School studying for his GCSEs. He is passionate about mountain biking and hiking. Jasper aims to become an architect when he is older and to do so will study 3D-Design at varndean college.

Jasper Richards

Teacher

Alex, a 17-year-old from Ekaterinburg, Russia, is currently in 11th grade at TASIS, where he has studied since 2022. A dedicated member of the Varsity Robotics team, he is passionate about technology and innovation. Alex plans to pursue a degree in computer science at university.

Alexander Vasilev

Former Teacher

Matilde, a 17-year-old student in her fourth year of language high school in Milan. She has a deep passion for travelling and discovering foreign cultures. For the past three years, she has been practicing figure skating. Matilde dreams of becoming an art journalist.

Matilde Del Corno

Teacher

Riccardo, a 15-yearld-old student from Italy, studying in Milan. In his free time he loves playing football and skying

Riccardo Elmore

Teacher

Anna is a 17-year-old student in her fourth year at a language high school in Milan. An avid reader with a deep love for travel, she’s drawn to stories, places, and people. She dreams of becoming a lawyer, driven by the desire to stand up for those whose voices have too often been ignored.

Anna Sommariva

Teacher

My name is Mike Antokols, I was born in Riga, Latvia. When I was 4 years old I moved to Switzerland where I started my bilingual education learning English and German. After 2 years in Gymnasium I changed to Hull’s School where I am studying in the British school system. When I finish my A-Levels I hope to go to police school and continue working in Zurich.

Mike Antokols

Teacher

Cecilia is 17 years old and was born and raised in Rome. Last year, she moved to Zurich after her mother got a new job there, and she’s now attending the 11th grade. She loves writing, both for herself and for others, as well as reading in English and Italian. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports and spending time with her friends.

Cecilia Fassina

Teacher

Hi, I’m Edoardo, I am 16 years old and live in Milan, but I study in Sevenoaks. I love watching and playing football, as well as playing the saxophone!

Mongelli Edoardo

Teacher

Costanza is a 14 year old student currently in Y10 at the British School of Milan. English has always been part of her life, as she has attended British schools since she was in nursery. She also adores travelling and exploring new cultures and is particularly passionate about History and Chemistry, hoping to study the former alongside International Affairs at university.

Costanza Mongelli

Teacher

Hi, my name is Supreet Kaur, I’m a 17 year old girl, I was born in Italy but moved to England 3 years ago. I’m currently a college student in her last year. I love listening to music and enjoy watching movies, especially science fictions and history based.

Supreet Kaur

Teacher

Hi, I’m Harjot. I was born in India, but I’ve been living in Italy since I was four years old. I’m 18 and currently in my final year of scientific high school in Puglia I really enjoy cooking, reading, and learning new languages. Next year, I’ll try to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor.

Harjot Jit

Teacher

Carlota is 16 years old and currently studying the IBDP. She was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. In her free time she enjoys reading, painting, writing, and dancing, as well as learning new languages and spending time with friends. Carlota loves traveling and connecting with people from different cultures, and she aspires to study behavioral science in the future.

Carlota Rojas Zapata

Teacher

My name is Mathilde Le Houedec and I’m 16 years old. I moved from France to Italy about six years ago, an experience that completely changed my life. I’m currently studying at an international high school and working toward an Italian-American double diploma.  I have been an assistant for the past two years, helping teaching French to middle school students in Milan French school. I absolutely love being in international environments which lead me to lots of new experiences like IMUN Milan. My passion goes from travel to musicals, to books to dance. My dream is to get into an Ivy League university.

Mathilde Le Houedec

Teacher

My name is Katya. I'm from London, England and I'm 16 years old. I adore reading classic literature, playing tennis and baking. I also believe learning new languages is crucial to opening one's mind, which is why I admire the Foundation's mission.

Katya Gemma Li

Teacher

Rosalie Hiss

Teacher

Yuko Huali

Teacher

Ishika Vashishth

Teacher

Sanika Das

Teacher

Mysha Aggarwal

Teacher

Luca is a 17 years old student, currently at Eton School. Year 12. “As the eldest of three siblings, I’ve grown up with a quiet sense of responsibility. I’m drawn to philosophy and to skiing: the sharp scent of snow and the silence it brings. I also love sharing ideas through teaching!”

Luca Amabile

Teacher

Pietro, 16 years old, student currently at Eton School, year 11. “I thrive on pushing myself. I’m passionate about sport, whether in the sea or up in the mountains. I’m naturally curious and genuinely enjoy teaching younger students."

Pietro Amabile

Teacher

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