Born and raised in Milan, Italy, she moved to Canada in 2007. She holds a BA and MA in Communications and Semiotics from the University of Milan. She worked in the Communication and AD field for eight years in Milan first and then for three years in Calgary. Her area of expertise is Semiotics, Applied Semiotics, Strategic Analysis and Communication.

Her love for Italian language has drawn her into teaching Italian with the FIS department at the University of Calgary and with Continuing Education between 2010 and 2022.

Scholarly Interests: 
Current interests include Semiotics, critical thinking, communication.

Teaching Statement:
She uses Semiotics and visual Semiotics in her teaching as she believes the learning a language involves more than grammar and syntax. It is the art of handling all the different aspects of the communication process.

A language is a living thing that changes in times and is powerful to expand the connections and possibilities of the human brain.

Learning a language requires a multi-faceted approach to it. It’s an alchemy of different skills such as speaking, listening, writing and reading. Using visual tools as well as movies, commercials, billboards creates a unique approach to language immersion.

Chiara fosters a learning where collaboration, respect and appreciation for the contribution of each student is valued. She believes in the Culture of mistakes as the foundation for effective learning.