I am a communication and culture professional with over twenty years of experience in designing, organizing, and promoting scientific, cultural, and institutional events. I have worked across contemporary art, architecture, cinema, theatre, and science, taking on positions of responsibility in press relations, communication, curatorship, and coordination of European and national projects. Over the past six years, I have been part of the Communication Office of the National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO), where I have overseen institutional and cultural communication, managed European projects, and organized scientific and outreach events. Methodical, precise, and passionate, I strongly believe in teamwork and the value of dialogue. I am able to conceive, plan, and carry out projects with efficiency, enthusiasm, and a strong attention to detail.

Chiara Argenteri

I am a communication and culture professional with over twenty years of experience in designing, organizing, and promoting scientific, cultural, and institutional events. I have worked across contemporary art, architecture, cinema, theatre, and science, taking on positions of responsibility in press relations, communication, curatorship, and coordination of European and national projects. Over the past six years, I have been part of the Communication Office of the National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO), where I have overseen institutional and cultural communication, managed European projects, and organized scientific and outreach events. Methodical, precise, and passionate, I strongly believe in teamwork and the value of dialogue. I am able to conceive, plan, and carry out projects with efficiency, enthusiasm, and a strong attention to detail.

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I am a communication and culture professional with over twenty years of experience in designing, organizing, and promoting scientific, cultural, and institutional events. I have worked across contemporary art, architecture, cinema, theatre, and science, taking on positions of responsibility in press relations, communication, curatorship, and coordination of European and national projects.

Over the past six years, I have been part of the Communication Office of the National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO), where I have overseen institutional and cultural communication, managed European projects, and organized scientific and outreach events. Methodical, precise, and passionate, I strongly believe in teamwork and the value of dialogue. I am able to conceive, plan, and carry out projects with efficiency, enthusiasm, and a strong attention to detail.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Officer / Communications Manager at CNAO - National Center for Hadrontherapy
February 1, 2020 - November 3, 2025
Oversees CNAO's communications activities; leads the European project Hitriplus (2021-2025); manages video animation projects and educational videos; coordinates CNAO's cultural events, patient welfare initiatives, and various outreach programs; moderates webinars and virtual tours; oversees website content and social media; supports news and newsletters for clinical and general audiences.
Ghostwriter at Self-employed
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Drafted and revised the biography of Valeria Castellani, Italian contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq (2002-2003).
Assisting and collaborating in directing documentary projects for television at Independent collaboration with Andrea Bettinetti
January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Conceived and created research, conducted interviews, authored text, and contributed storytelling for television documentaries (Sky channels and Focus TV).
Lecturer of Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication Sciences, Psychology and Pedagogy at Istituto Giovanni Verga, Pavia
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Taught Human Sciences at two-year and three-year Liceo delle Scienze Umane; philosophy at Liceo Classico and Liceo Scientifico.
Head of Press Office, Organizing Secretariat and Programming at Frate Sole Foundation, Pavia
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Managed press content, media relations, and press reviews; organized award days and collateral projects involving university partners; contributed to catalogs and communications around sacred architecture prizes.
Head of Press Office, Promotion and Planning of Cultural Events at Pavia International City of Knowledge Association - Department of Culture, City of Pavia
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed communication for cultural events, coordinated exhibitions and collaborations, and helped define international cooperation protocols; contributed to catalogs.
Head of Press Office, Promotion and Planning of Cultural Events at Associazione Pavia Città Internazionale dei Saperi - Department of Culture, Municipality of Pavia
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Curated and organized main events at Civic Museums and other venues; contributed to film festivals, cultural festivals, and dialogues with prominent figures.
Freelance Journalist at Various newspapers and magazines
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Wrote articles in Art, Culture, Crime News; contributed to Il Giornale, Economy Panorama, Libero, La Provincia Pavese, and other publications; collaborated on curatorial projects and exhibition texts.
Collaborative Curatorial Activities at Maurizio Sciaccaluga (art critic and curator) - various venues
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Drafted projects and realized contemporary art exhibitions in collaboration with Maurizio Sciaccaluga across multiple cities and venues.
Counseling Activities at RSA Arcobaleno-Cava Manara
June 30, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Counseling activities (RSAs) supporting residents and staff with communication and outreach strategies.
Volunteer at LVIA - NGO
September 30, 2000 - September 30, 2000
Volunteer work in Kongwa, Tanzania, contributing to development projects (Kongwa mission).
Assistant-screenwriter at Théâtre de La Villette
June 30, 1999 - June 30, 1999
Assisted with screenwriting activities; supported writing and development in Paris.
Communication and Cultural Projects Officer at National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Institutional and cultural communication within one of Europe’s leading hadrontherapy centers. Responsible for communication of the European project HITRIPLUS (2021–2025); management of CNAO and HITRIPLUS social media, newsletters, and websites; coordination of video and animation projects; design and management of cultural and welfare events; organization of guided tours and participation in the European Researchers’ Night; coordination of FAD ECM training courses.
Ghostwriter at Independent / Ghostwriting
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Writing and editing the biography of Valeria Castellani, the first Italian contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq (2002–2003).
Documentary Collaborations at Sky and Focus TV
January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Research, interviews, and storytelling for documentary projects, directed by Andrea Bettinetti.
Teacher at Istituto Giovanni Verga, Pavia
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Teaching Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication Sciences, Psychology, and Pedagogy.
Press Office and Organizational Secretary at Frate Sole Foundation, Pavia
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Press office management and organization of the International and European Sacred Architecture Awards.
Press Office and Events Officer at Association “Pavia International City of Knowledge”, Municipality of Pavia
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Press relations, promotion, and coordination of cultural events at the Civic Museums of the Visconti Castle and the Broletto Contemporary Art Space.
Freelance Journalist at Various national and local publications
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Collaborations with Il Giornale, Libero, Economy Panorama, Arte, Antiquariato, Bell’Italia, La Provincia Pavese.
Collaborator for Maurizio Sciaccaluga at Maurizio Sciaccaluga
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Development and coordination of contemporary art exhibitions for museums and foundations (Milan, Bologna, Arezzo, Genoa, Carrara).
Ghostwriter at Valeria Castellani Biography Project
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Writing and editing the biography of Valeria Castellani, the first Italian contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq (2002–2003).
Documentary Collaborations at Sky and Focus TV (directed by Andrea Bettinetti)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Research, interviews, and storytelling for documentary projects.
Teacher at Istituto Giovanni Verga, Pavia
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Teaching Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication Sciences, Psychology, and Pedagogy.
Press Office and Organizational Secretary at Frate Sole Foundation, Pavia
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Press office management and organization of the International and European Sacred Architecture Awards.
Press Office and Events Officer at Association “Pavia International City of Knowledge” / Municipality of Pavia
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Press relations, promotion, and coordination of cultural events at the Civic Museums of the Visconti Castle and the Broletto Contemporary Art Space.
Freelance Journalist at Various national and local outlets
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Collaborations with Il Giornale, Libero, Economy Panorama, Arte, Antiquariato, Bell’Italia, La Provincia Pavese.
Ghostwriter at Valeria Castellani biography project (Independent)
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Wrote and edited the biography of Valeria Castellani, the first Italian contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq (2002–2003).
Documentary Collaborations - Researcher/Storyteller at Sky and Focus TV
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Research, interviews, and storytelling for documentary projects for Sky and Focus TV, directed by Andrea Bettinetti.
Press Office and Events Officer at Association “Pavia International City of Knowledge”, Municipality of Pavia
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Press relations, promotion, and coordination of cultural events at the Civic Museums of the Visconti Castle and the Broletto Contemporary Art Space.
Communication and Cultural Projects Officer at National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO)
January 31, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Institutional and cultural communication within one of Europe’s leading hadrontherapy centers. Responsible for communication of the European project HITRIPLUS (2021–2025); management of CNAO and HITRIPLUS social media, newsletters, and websites; coordination of video and animation projects; design and management of cultural and welfare events; organization of guided tours and participation in the European Researchers’ Night; coordination of FAD ECM training courses.
Ghostwriter at Valeria Castellani Biography Project
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Writing and editing the biography of Valeria Castellani, the first Italian contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq (2002–2003).
Press Office and Events Officer at Association 'Pavia International City of Knowledge', Municipality of Pavia
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Press relations, promotion, and coordination of cultural events at the Civic Museums of the Visconti Castle and the Broletto Contemporary Art Space.
Freelance Journalist at Various national/local newspapers and magazines
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Collaborations with Il Giornale, Libero, Economy Panorama, Arte, Antiquariato, Bell’Italia, La Provincia Pavese.
Collaborator for Maurizio Sciaccaluga at Maurizio Sciaccaluga
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Development and coordination of contemporary art exhibitions for museums and foundations (Milan, Bologna, Arezzo, Genoa, Carrara).

Education

Master's degree in Letters and Philosophy, artistic-anthropological address at University of Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Classical high school diploma at Liceo Ginnasio Ugo Foscolo, Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Master’s Degree in Humanities and Philosophy, artistic–anthropological specialization at University of Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Classical High School Diploma at Ugo Foscolo High School, Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Inter-University Course on Cinema and Travel at University of Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
MEBAO Research Fellowship (Ethnological Mission in Benin and East Africa) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs / UNESCO
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Socrates–Erasmus Scholarship at Université de la Sorbonne, Paris
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Courses in Art and Museum Curatorship at Brera Academy of Fine Arts; Musée du Louvre; Université Paris X Nanterre
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Autogenic Counseling School at Form Academy, Pavia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Course for Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing at Ninja Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in Humanities and Philosophy (artistic–anthropological specialization) at University of Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Master’s Degree in Humanities and Philosophy, artistic–anthropological specialization at University of Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Autogenic Counseling School at Form Academy, Pavia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Course for Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing at Ninja Academy
January 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Courses in Art and Museum Curatorship at Brera Academy of Fine Arts; Musée du Louvre; Université Paris X Nanterre
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Museum Conservation Course at Africa 2002, EPA
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
MEBAO Research Fellowship (Ethnological Mission in Benin and East Africa) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs / UNESCO, Porto Novo, Benin
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Socrates–Erasmus Scholarship at Université de la Sorbonne, Paris
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Inter-University Course on Cinema and Travel at University of Pavia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Classical High School Diploma at Ugo Foscolo High School, Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Registered Journalist at Lombardy Region
January 1, 2006 - November 16, 2025
Master’s Degree in Humanities and Philosophy, artistic–anthropological specialization at University of Pavia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Autogenic Counseling Course at Form Academy, Pavia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Course for Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing at Ninja Academy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Courses in Art and Museum Curatorship at Brera Academy of Fine Arts; Musée du Louvre; Université Paris X Nanterre
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Museum Conservation Course at EPA Africa (Porto Novo, Benin)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
MEBAO Research Fellowship (Ethnological Mission in Benin and East Africa) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs / UNESCO, Porto Novo, Benin
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Socrates–Erasmus Scholarship at Université de la Sorbonne, Paris
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Inter-University Course on Cinema and Travel at University of Pavia
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Classical High School Diploma at Ugo Foscolo High School, Pavia
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 1996

Qualifications

Journalist Registration - Regional Order of Milan
January 1, 2006 - November 3, 2025
Africa Museum Conservation Course
January 1, 2002 - November 3, 2025
MEBAO Grant (Ethnological Mission in Benin and East Africa)
January 1, 2001 - November 3, 2025
Socrates-Erasmus Grant
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Course in Curatorship for Cultural Events, Brera Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2005 - November 3, 2025
Curatorship Courses, Louvre Museum (Paris)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Registered Journalist
January 1, 2006 - November 6, 2025
MEBAO Research Fellowship
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Socrates–Erasmus Scholarship
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Autogenic Counseling
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Course for Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Registered Journalist – Lombardy Region (no. 114823)
January 1, 2006 - November 6, 2025
Autogenic Counseling School – Form Academy, Pavia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Course for Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing – Ninja Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Courses in Art and Museum Curatorship – Brera Academy of Fine Arts; Musée du Louvre; Université Paris X Nanterre
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Museum Conservation Course – Africa 2002, EPA Benin
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
MEBAO Research Fellowship (Ethnological Mission in Benin and East Africa) – UNESCO
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Socrates–Erasmus Scholarship – Université de la Sorbonne, Paris
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Inter-University Course on Cinema and Travel – University of Pavia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Registered Journalist
January 1, 2006 - November 16, 2025
Registered Journalist
January 1, 2006 - November 16, 2025
MEBAO Research Fellowship (Ethnological Mission in Benin and East Africa)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Socrates–Erasmus Scholarship
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Industry Experience

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