Maria Aida Episcopo
Maria Aida Episcopo | |
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| Mayor of Foggia | |
| Assumed office 27 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Franco Landella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Aida-Tatiana Episcopo 31 March 1963 Centre-left independent |
| Alma mater | University of L'Aquila University of Naples Federico II University of Bari Giustino Fortunato University |
| Profession | Teacher, school principal |
Maria Aida-Tatiana Episcopo (born 31 March 1963) is an Italian politician, Mayor of Foggia since 2023.
Biography
Born in Foggia, Episcopo obtained four degrees: in Physical Education from the University of L'Aquila, in Pedagogy from the Federico II of Naples, in Political Sciences from the University of Bari and a master's degree in Behavioral Psychology from the Giustino Fortunato University.[1]
From 1984 to 2007, Episcopo first taught physical education and then legal and economic disciplines, philosophy and educational sciences at various secondary schools in the province of Foggia.[2] Since 2007 she has been school principal at the IISS Notarangelo-Rosati in Foggia.[2]
From 2012 to 2014, Episcopo has been deputy mayor of Foggia and councilor for education in the
Mayor of Foggia
At the 2023 local elections called after 18 months of extraordinary administration, Episcopo announced her candidacy for the office of Mayor of Foggia, supported by a broad progressive camp, including the Democratic Party, the Five Star Movement, the Greens and Left Alliance, Action and numerous civic lists.[5][6]
Episcopo is elected in the first round with 52.78% of the votes, thus becoming the first female mayor of the Daunian city.[7][8][9][10]
See also
References
- ^ "Il campo largo progressista c'è: ufficializzata la candidatura a sindaco di Marida Episcopo". foggiatoday.it. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b Curriculum vitae
- ^ "Maria Episcopo assessore alla "Formazione"". foggiatoday.it. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Episcopo vice di Mongelli, che non esclude la possibilità di ricandidarsi a sindaco". foggiatoday.it. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Episcopo prudente: "Ci vedono favoriti, ma noi siamo sempre un passo dietro la meta"". foggiatoday.it. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Chi è Marida Episcopo, prima sindaca donna di Foggia". Il Sole 24 Ore. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "A Foggia arriva Emiliano: Maria Aida Episcopo è il nuovo sindaco". La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Maria Aida Episcopo prima donna sindaco di Foggia, esulta il campo progressista che lancia dalla capitanata il progetto unitario". playnews24.com. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Maria Aida Episcopo è il nuovo sindaco: per la prima volta una donna guiderà Foggia". foggiatoday.it. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Maria Aida Episcopo eletta al primo turno". rainews.it. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
