Elisa Felicini

Elisa Felicini is an accomplished professional in the field of asylum and human rights, currently serving as an Asylum Second Instance Support Expert at the European Union Agency for Asylum since July 2023. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Protection Assistant at UNHCR, focusing on protection monitoring during the Ukrainian crisis, and serving as an International Protection and Human Rights Expert with UNHCR Italy and the Italian Ministry of Interior. Notable past positions include RSD Associate at UNHCR and URP Caseworker at Jesuit Refugee Service, where Elisa specialized in vulnerability assessments and case management. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in International Relations with a focus on Human Rights and Peace Studies from Università degli Studi di Padova, along with a Postgraduate Master in Conflict Management from Università degli Studi di Genova. Additional experience encompasses research, advocacy for children's rights, and project management related to social services.