Born in 1967. Center (Lazio, Marche, Toscana, Umbria). Degree in "Political Sciences", Università "La Sapienza" of Rome, 1991. Manager in the volunteer sector (third sector). Until 1996 in the National Board of "Azione Giovani" (Alleanza Nazionale' s youngs movement ). 2000 Vicepresident at national level of "Azione Giovani" (Alleanza Nazionale' s youngs movement). 2001 President of the Italian Association of Volunteers movement . 2005 Member of the Experts Board on Drugs of the Italian Government. 2008 Member of the Executive Board for the "Conferenza Mondiale dei Giovani Italiani nel mondo" (International Conference of Italian Youngs).2009 Member of the European Parliament. EPP Group Coordinator on Culture and Education. MEP since 2009.