Elena Badeanschi is a professional with extensive experience in designing and promoting international projects focused on cooperative skills development, participatory governance, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable local development. She manages international relations and network activities at the Trentino Federation of Cooperation (Italy) and serves on the board of Euromontana, the European network for mountain regions. She is also oversees the validation of the cooperativistic skills of cooperative board members. Elena has contributed as a lecturer and trainer in various events and educational programmes within the framework of European and international cooperation initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in the development of cooperative systems in Eastern European countries.