Laurea, University of Bologna, 2000
Master II Livello, University of Rome "Roma Tre," 2009
Master II Livello, Sapienza University of Rome, 2023
Prof. Viviana De Annuntiis, who joined JCU in 2025, is a humanitarian professional leading in policy development and advocacy in areas related to food security, conflict, and hunger and famine prevention. She brings more than 15 years of experience leading humanitarian inter-agency processes, establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with governments, diplomatic entities, and other stakeholders (civil society, private sector, armed forces). Professor De Annuntiis has worked for different humanitarian organizations, including WFP and UN OCHA, engaging in large-scale emergency preparedness and response in both complex emergencies and climate-related events (Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Caribbean).