Growing up in Naples, Chiara Piccolo embodies the energy and passion of her Italian roots, with a strong foundation in pedagogy, philosophy, and psychology. She moved to Brussels in 2006 and has since focused her work on EU policies in child rights, education, and social inclusion.

As Head of European Affairs, Chiara cultivates relationships with EU institutions and key stakeholders, overseeing the Learning for Well-being Foundation’s advocacy for education, social welfare and mental health, following the L4WB perspective to put the child at the center in any EU policies related to children’s holistic well-being. She has been part of the European Commission’s expert group on enhancing supportive learning environments for vulnerable learners and for promoting wellbeing and mental health at school.  She is a proud mother of two boys and a political activist.