Sara Rizzo

Sara Rizzo is a Contract Professor at the Faculty of Economics of the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT), specializing in Teambuilding and Leadership within the Economics and Business Management program. She has extensive teaching roles across multiple master's programs, including Healthcare Management, Forensic Nursing, and Autism Spectrum Disorder treatments. As Scientific Director and Educational Coordinator, she oversees programs like the Master's in Learning Disorders and Healthcare Training Management.

Her educational background includes a Sociology degree from Università La Sapienza, Rome, complemented by advanced courses in management, communication, and healthcare policy. She has held leadership roles in research and education, including as Scientific Coordinator of the DRC UNINT Disability Research Center, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders, disability inclusion, and healthcare innovation.

Her research interests span sociological analysis of healthcare systems, disability management, and effective communication strategies in healthcare. She has organized major conferences such as 'Autism Network' and 'Privacy Protection and Workplace Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities,' and contributes to the journal Diritto Sanitario Moderno.

• Research Highlights: Medical devices procurement analysis for the Ministry of Health (2015–2017), development of communication tools for disability inclusion, and epidemiological studies on neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Professional Activities: Commissioner for Support Teacher Qualifications since 2012, member of the ECM Scientific Committee for healthcare training, and leadership in Formit’s healthcare education initiatives.