Laura Todaro is an Associate Director at VVA Economics and Policy where she leads large scale studies funded by the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as by regional and national governments. Her work experience has focused on a number of thematic areas comprising justice & home affairs, employment & social inclusion and regional development.

Laura tasks comprise developing business, managing research projects, conducting research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, report writing and presenting results to clients. She masters evaluation and impact assessment methodologies.

Laura holds an international Master degree in Public Policy and local development (University of Deusto, University of Palermo and the London School of Economics).

Laura’s mother tongue is Italian, while she is fluent in both English and Spanish.

In her free time Laura reads comics, practices scuba diving and attends Opera performances.