Graduated cum laude in International Relations and Political Science in Milan, Eliana holds a postgraduate master in European external action from the College of Europe in Warsaw. For the latter, she was awarded a full scholarship from the European Commission for her research on the European Neighbourhood Policy. Eliana has a distinct passion for migration and security and her professional background includes policy analysis and communication. A former intern at the European Parliament Liaison Office and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she volunteered in Palestine and Togo with local NGOs on migration and inclusion.