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Twitter: @BarbaraVanotti
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Email: Barbara.vanotti@epico.org
Barbara Vanotti is EPICO’s EU Media and Communications Specialist.
With over two years of experience in the think tank sector, Barbara manages EPICO’s relations with EU and Brussels-based media. She is responsible for the think tank’s communications strategy, digital campaigns, and organisation of events in Brussels.
Before joining EPICO, Barbara worked for the European Policy Centre, a think tank based in Brussels, managing press relations, collaborating in the publication process, and overseeing the promotion of events and projects on the EPC’s website and social media accounts.
She studied English and American Literature at the University of Exeter (UK), obtained an M.A. in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory from King’s College London (UK), and a Master’s Degree in Advanced Global Studies from Università Cattolica in Milan (Italy), where she focused on the implementation of the Green Deal at the local level.
Barbara is passionate about finding new communications strategies and developing multimedia content. She is also a member of the European Campaign Playbook, a network of EU communications professionals. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and watching docuseries on Netflix.
Areas of expertise
Communications, Events, Press Relations, Citizen engagement, Green Deal at local level
Languages
Italian, English, Spanish, French, Mandarin (beginner)
Other Positions
Member of the European Campaign Playbook
Education
- Post-graduate Executive Programme in Political and Institutional Communications, Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- M.A. Advanced Global Studies, ASERI – Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- M.A. Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Theory, King’s College London
- B.A. English with Study in North America, University of Exeter
Publications & blog posts
Blog Post
EPICO's summer list: books, podcasts, and TV series we love!
About EPICO KlimaInnovation
EPICO is an independent climate and energy policy think tank based in Berlin and Brussels. Founded in 2021 by Dr Bernd Weber, EPICO has a social market-oriented approach to promote a socially cohesive and environmentally sustainable transition to climate neutrality. Supported by its broad-based Advisory Council, EPICO provides a platform and network for diverse stakeholders from politics, academia, industry, and civil society to exchange and find majorities for ambitious climate policies.
For media and press requests, please contact Barbara Vanotti (EU Media) or Agata Gurgenidze (German Media).