BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors consists of experienced professionals who are deeply committed to Talento’s mission of providing opportunities in figure skating to underprivileged children.
Each member brings unique expertise and a shared dedication to fostering the growth and sustainability of our nonprofit.
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​Our Board Members:
Learn more about the leadership that drives Talento's vision and work, and discover how their collective expertise helps guide our mission:​​​
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SILVIA D'AVOLA
FOUNDER
PRESIDENT
Silvia has over 32 years of experience in Singles Figure Skating.
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She is a former Junior Italian National and International competitor, and she is the 1999 Novice Italian National Champion.
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She holds professional Coaching Certifications in the United States from USFS - US Figure Skating and from LTS - Learn To Skate, and in Europe from FISG - Italian Federation of Ice Sports (Italy).
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She has coached Regional, National and International level skaters in the USA, Switzerland, and Italy.
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She has held management positions in figure skating clubs in the USA and Italy, among which Vice-President, Figure Skating Director, Technical Director, Head-Coach, and Art Director.
Eveline is a process engineer at Intel Corporation - NM and has been a Postdoctoral Research Associate of the electrical engineering and biological science department at the Notre Dame University - IN.
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She obtained a bachelor and master degree in Physics from the University of Trento - ITA and has a PhD in Nano and Physical sciences and Nanotechnology from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - ITA.
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She has been a member of the Professional Skaters Association, she is a member of US Figure Skating and she has knowledge of Figure Skating's biomechanics and techniques.
EVELINE RIGO
VICE-PRESIDENT
MARIA DELL'AQUILA
TREASURER
SECRETARY
Maria has a Business Degree obtained in Milan - ITA.
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She has over 40 years of experience as General Counsel Assistant in charge of Corporate Matters at ABB Group Corporation - ITA.
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She has knowledge of the Figure Skating field as the parent of a figure skating former competitor.