Hi, I'm Samia Borra, a neuroscience graduate with a passion for scientific communication and public engagement. I have extensive experience managing communication channels and creating tailored educational programs, primarily within academic and environmental sectors. I'm also a freelance communication specialist, copywriter, and social media manager, helping clients craft compelling stories and strategies that resonate. Alongside my professional work, I'm a certified Dive Master based in Italy, combining my love for the environment with strong organizational skills. Fluent in multiple languages, I enjoy working in collaborative, dynamic environments and continuously learning new skills in communication, AI, and social media management.

Samia Borra

Hi, I'm Samia Borra, a neuroscience graduate with a passion for scientific communication and public engagement. I have extensive experience managing communication channels and creating tailored educational programs, primarily within academic and environmental sectors. I'm also a freelance communication specialist, copywriter, and social media manager, helping clients craft compelling stories and strategies that resonate. Alongside my professional work, I'm a certified Dive Master based in Italy, combining my love for the environment with strong organizational skills. Fluent in multiple languages, I enjoy working in collaborative, dynamic environments and continuously learning new skills in communication, AI, and social media management.

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Hi, I’m Samia Borra, a neuroscience graduate with a passion for scientific communication and public engagement. I have extensive experience managing communication channels and creating tailored educational programs, primarily within academic and environmental sectors. I’m also a freelance communication specialist, copywriter, and social media manager, helping clients craft compelling stories and strategies that resonate.

Alongside my professional work, I’m a certified Dive Master based in Italy, combining my love for the environment with strong organizational skills. Fluent in multiple languages, I enjoy working in collaborative, dynamic environments and continuously learning new skills in communication, AI, and social media management.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Communication Specialist & Consultant at Freelance
June 1, 2020 - Present
Copywriting, storytelling, communication strategist, AI design & algorithm reviewer, social media manager and content creator.
Dive Master, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Guide at Diving World Ventotene, Ventotene, Italy
May 1, 2024 - Present
Dive planning and guiding, environmental stewardship.
Scientific Communication Specialist at USI Università della Svizzera italiana, Switzerland
March 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Management of communication channels, including social media, newsletters, website, and collaborations with outside organizations. Conduction of workshops, participative projects, and guided exhibitions for 120+ groups and schools (kindergarten to high school). Development of tailored educational programs with schools and proposals for public engagement initiatives. Organization and management of summer camps.
Neuroscience Master Thesis Project at Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich - University of Zurich, Switzerland
September 30, 2021 - July 24, 2025
Research on adaptations in the effective connectivity of serotoninergic projections in the human brain of chronic MDMA consumers via fMRI.

Education

Master of Science at UZH University of Zurich, Switzerland
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science at UNIFR University of Fribourg, Switzerland
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
High School at Liceo Cantonale di Locarno, Switzerland
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Dive Master License
May 1, 2024 - July 24, 2025
National board member, Swiss Youth for Climate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Coordinator for Southern Switzerland, Swiss Youth for Climate
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Representative of Swiss Civil Society at COP24
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Education, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment