Contact us

Maria Donata Batisti
Architectural and Facilities Consultant
+39 0574 436927 donata.batisti@monash.it

Donata Batisti graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Florence where she specialised in interior design and renovation. She worked as a freelance professional until 2009 when she began her collaboration with the Monash University Prato Centre.

Cathy Crupi
Manager
+39 0574 436921 cathy.crupi@monash.edu

Cathy Crupi is the Manager of the Centre. She graduated in Economics and Commerce from Monash University. Cathy has worked at the Monash University Prato Centre since November 2004 in the area of administration, and from December 2008 to June 2010 she was the assistant to the director of the Monash University Accident Research Centre Europe based in Prato. Her knowledge of policy and research development in the public education sector is the result of work experience at the Department of Public Education of the State Government of Victoria in Australia.

Loredana D'Elia
Academic Programs Coordinator
+39 0574 436928 loredana.d'elia@monash.edu

Loredana D’Elia is the Coordinator of Academic Programs at the Monash Prato Centre. Before working for Monash University, Loredana worked in Bologna as Housing and Exchange Coordinator for a US university program and then as a freelance translator. Loredana D’Elia graduated in Translation Studies from the Advanced School of Modern Languages for Interpreters and Translators in Forlì (University of Bologna), specialising in English and French.

Sarah Gore
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
+39 0574 43691 sarah.gore@monash.edu

Sarah Gore is a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant at the Monash University Prato Centre. Originally from England, Sarah moved to Italy in 1982 to finish her studies, gaining a diploma with honours in Art, Design and Fashion. While working in Rome as a freelance designer, Sarah was offered the chance to work as an Airport Ground Hostess for a leading English Tour Operator which led to her becoming their Manager and Chief Accountant. After relocating to Prato and before joining Monash University, Sarah committed herself to volunteer work, creating ‘Progetto Boomerang’ a non-profit association dedicated to providing minor leisure facilities for the town.

Narelle McAuliffe
Research Officer (Projects and Administration)
+39 0574 436926 narelle.mcauliffe@monash.edu

Narelle McAuliffe works as a research officer assisting the Director to develop the research initiatives of the Centre. Prior to joining Monash University, Narelle worked as a research assistant on the ‘Italian Lives’ project at the University of Western Australia (UWA) especially in the development of an educational resource kit. She has also worked as a teacher of Italian in the Australian school and university sectors, and as a teacher of English in Italy. Narelle holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Master of Arts by research in Italian Linguistics (UWA).

Leonardo Piovesan
Administration and IT Support
+39 0574 436924 leonardo.piovesan@monash.edu

Leonardo Piovesan provides administrative and IT assistance at the Centre. With a diploma in Accounting and Foreign Commerce, Leonardo came to Monash Prato Centre with over 10 years experience in accounting and managing international clients, gained mostly in the Prato textile industry and also in the advanced tertiary sector.

Antonella Rossi
Accommodation and Special Projects Officer
+39 0574 436935 antonella.rossi@monash.it

Antonella Rossi is Accommodation and Special Projects Officer. Prior to joining  the  Monash Prato Centre, Antonella was employed for many years as a bank clerk in Cassa di Risparmio (Mutual Savings Bank) of Prato. After leaving the bank, she worked for two Tour Operators (one in Rome and one in Naples), becoming commercial manager for central Italy. Last but not  least, she has researched the tourist and accommodation facilities in the area of Prato, and attended a course  run by Cescot Confesercenti di Prato on the  organization and management of  bed and breakfast structures. Antonella has a diploma in accounting and has studied the history of art in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Florence.

Leonardo Tinti
Network and Systems Administrator
+39 0574 436936 leonardo.tinti@monash.edu

Leonardo Tinti manages the IT sector of the Centre. He has worked for years as a Network and Systems Administrator for the major high schools in Prato and local companies. He is a qualified Network Administrator through the Region of Tuscany and he has also obtained Cisco certification. He has taught in the areas of IT, Autocad and IT security, as well as for ECDL courses.

Francesca Vivarelli
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
+39 0574 43691 francesca.vivarelli@monash.edu

Francesca Vivarelli is a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant at the Monash University Prato Centre. Prior to Monash, Francesca’s employment background was in the Travel & Tourism industry in Australia, working for Ansett Australia Airlines. After moving to Italy, Francesca continued her experience in the Travel industry working for an Italian Tour Operator and then as a Secretary for a well-known Textile Representation company. Francesca has a Diploma in Travel and Tourism.