Raffaella Giugni serves as General Secretary of Marevivo, a leading Italian environmental foundation dedicated to marine conservation. An accomplished environmental advocate and strategist, she plays a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission to protect the seas and ocean ecosystems.

Giugni works as head of institutional relations for Marevivo, where she shapes the organization’s position on critical environmental issues, particularly around plastic pollution and sustainable practices. Under her leadership, Marevivo has developed innovative marine education programs that engage thousands of students across more than 15 nautical institutes annually across Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal, fostering ocean literacy among future maritime professionals.

Her commitment to environmental stewardship extends to high-profile platforms. In December 2025, Giugni was selected as a torchbearer for the Olympic Flame journey for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where she lit the cauldron at Marina di Stabia to highlight the fragile yet extraordinary natural heritage of the Mediterranean Sea.

With a background in business administration from John Cabot University in Rome, Giugni combines strategic expertise with passionate advocacy for concrete, measurable solutions that unite citizens, institutions, and businesses in the fight to preserve the ocean for future generations.