I am Valeria Cesaroni, an AI and Digital Technologies Social and Ethical Impact Consultant and Researcher. My work bridges governance, education, and innovation, focusing on how AI and digital systems reshape learning, public services, and social inclusion. I collaborate with universities, European projects, and non-profit organizations to design responsible strategies, evaluate impact, and translate complex ethical and legal dimensions into actionable policies and practical tools. I am driven by participatory, grounded approaches and passionate about building capacity through education and co-design. Through interdisciplinary teams, I develop frameworks for responsible AI use, inclusive education, and sustainable technology adoption that empower decision-makers, teachers, and learners to navigate the digital era thoughtfully and equitably.

Valeria Cesaroni

I am Valeria Cesaroni, an AI and Digital Technologies Social and Ethical Impact Consultant and Researcher. My work bridges governance, education, and innovation, focusing on how AI and digital systems reshape learning, public services, and social inclusion. I collaborate with universities, European projects, and non-profit organizations to design responsible strategies, evaluate impact, and translate complex ethical and legal dimensions into actionable policies and practical tools. I am driven by participatory, grounded approaches and passionate about building capacity through education and co-design. Through interdisciplinary teams, I develop frameworks for responsible AI use, inclusive education, and sustainable technology adoption that empower decision-makers, teachers, and learners to navigate the digital era thoughtfully and equitably.

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I am Valeria Cesaroni, an AI and Digital Technologies Social and Ethical Impact Consultant and Researcher. My work bridges governance, education, and innovation, focusing on how AI and digital systems reshape learning, public services, and social inclusion. I collaborate with universities, European projects, and non-profit organizations to design responsible strategies, evaluate impact, and translate complex ethical and legal dimensions into actionable policies and practical tools. I am driven by participatory, grounded approaches and passionate about building capacity through education and co-design. Through interdisciplinary teams, I develop frameworks for responsible AI use, inclusive education, and sustainable technology adoption that empower decision-makers, teachers, and learners to navigate the digital era thoughtfully and equitably.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Member – Ethics Advisory Board (EAB) at SHIELD Project (Horizon Europe)
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2029
Appointed member of the Ethics Advisory Board; provide independent expert guidance on the ethical and legal dimensions of data governance, surveillance, and AI in biomedical research; participate in formal consultations and contribute to EC reports.
Operational Member at Nati Nel Metaverso Non-Profit Foundation
December 1, 2025 - Present
Operational governance and project design/implementation in digital education and emerging technologies, focusing on ethical and social impact.
Expert in Educational and Career Guidance – Teaching Assignment Winner at University of Perugia
March 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Selected to deliver teaching activities on educational and vocational guidance within institutional programs.
Head of Research and Pedagogical Co-Design – ARTIS Project at University of Perugia – CINI - SONY Computer Sciences Laboratories
March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Scientific lead and coordination focal point for an interdisciplinary AI platform for students with reading comprehension disorders; led research, designed usability and evaluation criteria, and facilitated cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Head of Training Design & Capacity Building – Critical AI Literacies Program at Narni Scalo Comprehensive Institute
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Designed and delivered a program to help educators develop critical AI literacies and responsible technology practices across K-12; supported institutional governance.
University Delegate for International Teachers Education (ITE) eTwinning at University of Perugia
January 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Representative in European eTwinning ITE initiative; led integration of digital technologies and eTwinning modules into pre-service teacher training; coordinated with National Support Organisations and ambassadors.
Subject Expert – History of Educational Institutions and Philosophy of Education at University of Perugia
June 1, 2024 - Present
Appointed to support teaching activities and participate in student assessment in History of Educational Institutions and Philosophy of Education.
Researcher & Project Contributor – GreenComp School Project (EU-funded) at University of Perugia / EU-funded GreenComp project
March 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Contributed to analysis and interpretation of sustainability competence frameworks; designed models and evaluation criteria for implementation in educational practice.
Researcher and Consultant – CyberEthics Lab. at CyberEthics Lab. (EU-funded Horizon 2020)
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Impact consultant and methodological lead; designed mixed-methods research; stakeholder engagement; contributed to data governance and policy recommendations.
Full-Time Trainee at Code For Future Academy (Accenture)
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Intensive training in software development; Java/Java EE, SQL, web technologies and enterprise development practices.
Editorial Board Member at Pólemos. Materiali di filosofia e critica sociale
January 1, 2019 - Present
Editorial board member; responsible for planning and coordinating journal publication activities.

Education

PhD in Human Sciences at University of Perugia
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Master’s Degree in Political Philosophy at Sapienza University of Rome
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Erasmus+ Scholarship at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy at Sapienza University of Rome
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Erasmus+ Scholarship – Universidad Complutense de Madrid
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Recipient of Research Fellowship – Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies (IISF)
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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