WHO

Stefania Maggini

President and Artistic Director

Stefania graduated Cum Laude from the University of Bologna, Department of Art and the Performing Arts, refining and developing her innate interest in the search for the aesthetic, which led her immediately to teaching History of the Opera, Italian Theater, Diction, and Italian Language and Literature at prestigious American universities, both in Italy and in the US. She is involved at the same time with directing theater for Italian and international companies, preferring scenic compositions based on authenticity of emotions and classical forms.

“Exploring and sharing Dante’s vision excites, pleases, elevates. Being able to do this through the performing arts and the particular charm of the Castello dei Conti Guidi is, at the same time, onus and honor.”

Valeria Lama

Vice President

Valeria has extensive experience in communications and public relations. She followed a classical humanistic education with a degree in ancient literature and has 15 years of experience in large international agencies, working for some of the major global groups and contributing to the growth of excellent Italian brands.

“Getting to know Dante is a timeless experience. All the obstacles making him seem distant, such as language, historical period, religious beliefs, are merely apparent.”

Elisa Maggi

Secretary

Elisa graduated from the University of Siena in Languages for Intercultural Communications and Business, subsequently following her passion for languages and cultivating the commercial aspect by earning an Executive Masters in Development and Internationalization of Small and Medium Businesses. After this, she moved somewhat away from that world to embrace the cultural aspects characterizing the Casentino valley through a brief touristic experience there.

“Highlighting the value of our history and art means highlighting the value of ourselves. That’s why we need to highlight the value of His Magnificence the Castello dei Conti Guidi, and of Dante, who gave us the language we use to express ourselves.”