Ornella Caspani
About Ornella Caspani
Ornella Caspani serves as a Partnerships Manager at the World Food Programme, where she facilitates partnerships that support the organization's mission to combat hunger and promote food security. With a diverse background in commercial operations and communications, she has worked with notable organizations such as The Coca-Cola Company, MIT, and the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center.
Work at World Food Programme
Ornella Caspani has been serving as the Partnerships Manager at the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2018. In this role, she facilitates partnerships that align with WFP's mission to combat hunger and promote food security. Her work involves managing cross-sector collaborations that enhance the impact of humanitarian efforts, focusing on creating strategic alliances with companies that prioritize social responsibility.
Previous Experience in the Non-Profit Sector
Before her current role, Ornella Caspani worked at the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center as a Partnerships Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. She also contributed to the World Food Programme Italia as part of the Asset Creation and Livelihoods Unit for five months in 2017. Her experience in these positions has equipped her with skills in partnership development and program implementation in humanitarian contexts.
Corporate Experience at The Coca-Cola Company
Ornella Caspani has a background in corporate operations, having worked at The Coca-Cola Company in Argentina as a Key Accounts Manager from 2011 to 2014. She also held a position in Commercial Operations for New Beverages for one year in 2010. This experience provided her with insights into commercial strategies and client management.
Education and Expertise
Ornella Caspani studied Business Management at Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales, earning her Licenciada degree from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Harvard Extension School, where she pursued a Candidate Master's degree in International Relations from 2014 to 2017. Her academic background supports her expertise in managing partnerships and collaborations in various sectors.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Ornella Caspani gained early career experience through a summer internship at Georgetown University in 2015, working with the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy. Additionally, she worked as an Outreach Program Officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Venture Mentoring Service from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to her understanding of communication and outreach strategies in academic and non-profit environments.