Claudia Formisano is an emerging professional in the fields of biotechnology and sustainable development, currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biobased & Circular Economy at Wageningen University & Research. Claudia has been recognized as one of the few Italian students selected as a mentee for Lead The Future, a prestigious non-profit organization that supports Italian STEM excellence. Experience includes a role as an R&D team member at MUSA Social Venture, focusing on addressing menstrual poverty in rural Rwanda through the production of biobased sanitary pads. Claudia also participated in a selective Silicon Valley Study Tour, connecting with leaders in high tech and venture capital. Previous roles include serving as a student tutor at Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and a research intern at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, where work involved antimicrobial peptide research. Academic credentials include a Master in Industrial Biotechnology and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Biomolecular Biotechnology.