Maria Aida Tatiana Episcopo (born 31 March 1963) is an Italian politician serving as Mayor of Foggia since 2023.
Maria Aida Episcopo | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Foggia | |
| Assumed office 27 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Franco Landella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Aida Tatiana Episcopo 31 March 1963 Foggia, Apulia, Italy |
| Political party | Centre-left independent |
| Alma mater | University of L'Aquila University of Naples Federico II University of Bari Giustino Fortunato University |
| Profession | Teacher, school principal |
Biography
editBorn 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 centre-left junta led by Gianni Mongelli.[3][4]
Mayor of Foggia
editAt 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.