Vanina Serra

Vanina Serra is an experienced professional in program management and policy development, currently serving as the Deputy Director of Programmes at Mama Cash since November 2012. Prior to this role, Vanina was a Programme Officer for Voice at the same organization, and served at Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice from June 2008 to November 2012. Vanina's extensive background includes work at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, where responsibilities included donor coordination, rights-based programming, and governance participation from January 2007 to October 2011. Earlier career experiences include managing social development programs in Myanmar with NHF, focusing on community engagement, gender issues, and health education from July 2003 to July 2005. Vanina holds a European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation and a degree in International and Diplomatic Sciences from Università degli Studi di Torino.