Curriculum vitae of Roberta Caragnano Areas of Expertise Expert of policies of work-life balance, non-discrimination at the workplace, equal opportunities and workers' participation. Education From 2010 Research Fellow at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Economics Faculty From 2010 Ph.D. - International Doctoral Research School in Labour Relations ADAPT- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) From February to April 2010 Visiting Resercher in Inter-University Centre at the Institute for Eastern European Studies, Free University Berlin. In 2005 Course of Sanitary Law. High school diploma specialising at University of Study of Bari (Italy), Faculty of Law. In 2004 Master MIUR Specialist in Human Resources Reengineer. In 2003-2002 Academic degree in Law, University of Study of Bari. Work Experience Director of ADAPT University Press and ADAPT Senior Research Fellow. From 2012 member of editorial staff of Collana ADAPT (published by Giuffrè, Milan) and member of the direction for the ADAPT Labour Studies E-Book Series and member of the direction for ADAPT professional series E-book of ADAPT University Press. From 2012 secretary and member of executive council of ADAPT. In 2014, she coordinates (Project Manager) the European project YOUnion, Union for Youth, The project was co-funded by the European Commission, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, budget heading 04.03.03.01, Industrial Relations and Social Dialogue. In 2012, she coordinated (Project Manager) the European project LIBRA, Let's Improve Bargaining, Relations and Agreements on work and life times balance. The project was co-funded by the European Commission, budget heading 04.03.03.01, Industrial relations and social dialogue (VP/2001/001) In 2012 she was a scientific manager for the research project La contrattazione collettiva decentrata e gli strumenti di flessibilità aziendale del territorio pugliese, commissioned by Ufficio della Consigliera di parità della Regione Puglia. From 2011 editor in chief for Editorial Office for the Review Diritto delle Relazioni Industriali, (Giuffrè Editor, Milan) From 2011 member of the Teaching board of the International Doctoral School in “Human capital formation and labour relations” of the University of Bergamo. From 2011 co-director of Adapt- CISL Observatory on line Equal at Work. From 2010 to 2011 she was legal advisor of the National Equality Body Counsellor, of the Italian Ministry of Labour and Director of Observatory Collective Bargaining and Work-Life Balance. Best Practices. From 2010 advisor and consultant on equal opportunities in Italy for the European Commission European Commission within ЕРЕС (European Policy Evaluation Consortium) From 2010 director of Adapt Observatory on line Equal Opportunity From 2009 She is a Lawyer From 2004 to 2008 she was Member and legal advisor of Eurocomp s.r.l From 2004 she is teacher on labour law. Participation in national and international research projects In 2012, she took part in research project No. 2040 titled Good practices and pilot projects for the health and safety of youth and women in small- and medium-sized craft businesses: a new model of workers’ training and information, in the light of new risks and of a new labour market, promoted by the Ministry of Labour. In 2012, she participated in research project No. 2178 promoted by the Ministry of Labour focusing on Organizational models, certification and qualification of businesses: good practices for process optimization and for the selection of compliant operators in the field of sanitation of textiles and surgical equipment. In 2011 she is coordinator of the team for the research project, Raccolta di buone pratiche di welfare aziendale e proposte operative, commissioned by AgustaWestland. The project concerning collective bargaining and best practices of Welfare. In 2010 she took part in the Elders project (Elder employees in companies experiencing restructuring: stress and well-being), supported by the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity PROGRESS 20072013. In 2010 she is coordinator of the team for the research project, I modelli e gli schemi partecipativi in eni: Quadro attuale e prospettive, commissioned by ENI S.p.A. The project concerning Industrial relations, social dialogue, information and consultation of workers. In 2009 she participated in the ministerial research No. 1403 focusing on Work at home, telework and project work: guidelines and best practices for the prevention of risks in a comparative perspective and in the light of the Italian labour market reform, promoted by the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Policies. Professional Skills Research methods: in-depth knowledge of research techniques in the legal field; analysis and interpretation of legal texts; collection of search results and presentation through reports and scientific publications. Teaching: she can teach in academic and higher education contexts, both in traditional classroom and in innovative laboratorial environments, also by the mean of web cooperative platforms such as moodle. Language Skills Mother tongue. English: Reading, writing and Verbal skills are execellent. German: Reading, writing and Verbal skills are basic. Atten Institut Für Sprachvermittlung of Berlin IT Skills Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package, Windows XP and Mac OS Communication and Personal Skills High interpersonal skills and Team player. I have also good public speaking. Ability to clearly define appropriate solutions; Strategic thinker; Ability to decipher problems. Awards and e Acknowledgments 2004 – Scientific merit for Master MIUR- Spegea – Isvor Fiat in Human Resources Reengineer. Non-professional Interests Sport, music, cinema and teatre References Michele Tiraboschi – Full Prof Full Professor of Labour Law at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and Director of Centre for International and Comparative Studies DEAL Jens Lowitzsch – Professor of Comparative Law, East European Economic Law and European Legal Policy, European-University Viadrina, Frankfurt/Oder. Assistant Director Inter-University Centre Free University of Berlin (www.intercentar.de)