To give you an insight into the great people that work at Co.As.It, each month we will feature some of our staff in our “Meet the team” blog posts.
Ciao!
My name is Gaia and I’m the Youth and Family project officer at Co.As.It.
I completed a Bachelor of Clinical Psychology in Italy and a Screen and Media Diploma in Australia. I joined Co.As.It. in 2020. I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because of the amazing support we offer to the Italian community.
In my spare time I enjoy yoga, reading and long-distance hiking.
My coffee order is a long black no sugar no milk, with 2 inches of cold water.
My favourite pasta dish is ravioli ricotta e spinach with nothing but olive oil on top.
My ideal travel destination is literally anywhere as long as they have toilets.
My go to party song is any Pittbull and Jlo duet will do.
My most beloved piece of clothing is my eco leather jacket.
My perfect car to get around town is the new Fiat 500 possibly yellow.
The best gift you could give me is a movie ticket.
Ciao!
My name is Marcella and I’m the After Hours Coordinator at Co.As.It.
I completed a Diploma in Office Administration and a Diploma in Community Services. I first joined Co.As.It. in 2002. I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because we provide essential services to help our older community remain independent in their own homes. It is very rewarding to know we are making a difference in these people’s lives.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, dancing and listening to music.
My coffee order is a macchiato.
My favourite food is chilli prawn pasta.
My ideal travel destination is Positano, Italy.
My go to party song is any song by Bon Jovi.
My most beloved piece of clothing is my Louis Vuitton hand bag.
My perfect car to get around town is Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
The best gift you could give me is a bottle of Limoncello from the Amalfi Coast.
Ciao!
My name is Marco and I’m a Psychologist at Co.As.It.
I completed a Bachelor of Clinical Psychology at University La Sapienza in Rome. I joined Co.As.It. in 2011. I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because it gives me a sense of belonging and allows me to use my experience as a migrant and my cultural roots to help and support my community.
In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing.
My coffee order is a short black espresso.
My favourite pasta dish is spaghetti with vongole (and plenty of parmesan, yes, that’s right!)
My ideal travel destination is always the next one.
My go to party song is 70s rock and everything by Max Pezzali.
My most beloved piece of clothing is my Italian leather jacket and my vests.
My perfect car to get around town is the old Cinquecento (and my scooter, of course)
The best gift you could give me is a good dinner with friends.
Ciao!
My name is Marta and I’m a teacher of Italian at Co.As.It.
I completed a Master’s degree in Scienze della Formazione Primaria at the University of Milano Bicocca. I joined Co.As.It. in 2020. I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because it gives me the opportunity to never stop learning.
In my spare time, I enjoy singing, hiking, and reading.
My coffee order is a short black espresso.
My favourite pasta dish is rigatoni all norma.
My ideal travel destination is Abbazzia di San Fruttuoso, in the summer.
My go-to party song is Better Now by Blanks.
My most beloved piece of clothing is my black winter scarf.
My perfect car to get around town is my old Toyota Yaris.
The best gift you could give me is a nice perfume.
