Her research interest includes digital cultural heritage, digital infrastructures, cultural tourism and participatory approaches in social innovation. Previously, advisor of the Italian Ministry of Culture, EC Project Officer in Brussels, consultant of innovation agencies, enterprises, universities and research centres. From 1980 until 1989 researcher at Olivetti in Pisa, Ivrea and Cupertino (CA, USA). She regularly serves as independent expert and evaluator for EC, national and regional programmes. Contracted Professor at University of Pisa. Vice-President of Photoconsortium International Association for valuing photographic heritage, accredited aggregator of Europeana. Director of Design and Implementation at Promoter S.r.l.