I was born born in Massa Lombarda, Ravenna, Italy, in 1968. I studied at the Classic Licee in Imola and attended the University of Political Science in Bologna. I worked in international business travel starting with Emilia Viaggi in Bologna where I was referent for groups at medical conferences organized around the World. In Paris I worked for Alitalia Airlines, first at the check in and after a year at the marketing department for Vip Club Travelers.