{"id":7146,"date":"2020-08-24T04:28:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T04:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coasit.org.au\/?p=7146"},"modified":"2020-08-27T13:36:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T13:36:12","slug":"meet-the-team-august-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coasit.org.au\/meet-the-team-august-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the team – August Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
To give you an insight into the great people that work at Co.As.It, each month we will feature some of our staff in our “Meet the team” blog posts.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”15px” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
My name is Sara<\/strong> and I\u2019m the Principal<\/strong> of the Italian Bilingual School and Head of Learning Services<\/strong> at Co.As.It.<\/p>\n I completed an Honours degree in Arts majoring in Italian & English Literature. I then went on to complete further studies in Education, Technology and Business Training.<\/strong> I joined Co.As.It. in 2008<\/strong>. I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because I consider it a privilege to create innovative programs which improve the lives of young and old.<\/strong><\/p>\n In my spare time I enjoy reading, researching and travelling great distances to find new things.<\/strong> My name is Sonia <\/strong>and I\u2019m a Community Care Administration Assistant <\/strong>at Co.As.It.<\/p>\n I completed a Diploma\u00a0in Child Studies <\/strong>and I joined Co.As.It. in 2015. <\/strong>I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because we provide vital services to help our ageing community and provide ongoing training and resources to our staff.<\/strong><\/p>\n In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, dancing and singing.<\/strong> My name is Antonella<\/strong> and I am a Gambling Help Project Officer<\/strong> at Co.As.It.<\/p>\n I completed an Honours Degree in Psychology at La Sapienza University (Rome, Italy) and a Graduate Diploma in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy at Walden Institute (Rome, Italy). I then went on to complete a Master\u2019s Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) in Sydney. <\/strong>I joined Co.As.It in 2019<\/strong>. I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because I am working with the Italian community in Sydney and supporting them, and at the same time promoting the Italian language and culture makes me happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n In my spare time I enjoy cooking Italian meals, going to Pilates and listening music.<\/strong> My name is Mina <\/strong>I am a Receptionist <\/strong>at Co.As.It.<\/p>\n I completed a Certificate IV In Project Management and a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training.<\/strong> I enjoy working at Co.As.It. because I get to help and interact with people from all walks of life, I can practice my Italian and can have work- life balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n In my spare time I enjoy going to the beach, going out for dinner\/drinks and chilling out <\/strong> [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nMy coffee order is un caff\u00e8 con un po\u2019 di latte a parte (cold in summer, warm in winter).<\/strong>
\nMy favourite pasta dish is homemade lasagne con polpettine.<\/strong>
\nMy ideal travel destination is Europe.<\/strong>
\nMy go to party song is Lose Control.<\/strong>
\nMy most beloved piece of clothing is a blouse I designed and my seamstress zia painstakingly made.<\/strong>
\nMy perfect car to get around town is actually a plane.<\/strong>
\nThe best gift you could give me is a book you love or a plane ticket to your favourite destination.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”15px” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\nMy coffee order is a Skim Cappuccino.<\/strong>
\nMy favourite pasta dish is Gnocchi Gorgonzola.<\/strong>
\nMy ideal travel destination is Catania-Sicilia \/ Italia.<\/strong>
\nMy go to party song is any song by Madonna.<\/strong>
\nMy most beloved piece of clothing is my Gucci handbag.<\/strong>
\nMy perfect car to get around town is the Alfa Giulia Sprint GT.<\/strong>
\nThe best gift you could give me is a good bottle of Pinot Grigio.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\nMy coffee order is cappuccino.<\/strong>
\nMy number one pasta dish is homemade tagliatelle al ragu.<\/strong>
\nMy ideal travel destination is Firenze.<\/strong>
\nMy go to party song is anything from the 70s or 80s.<\/strong>
\nMy most beloved piece of clothing are my Italian shoes.<\/strong>
\nMy perfect car to get around town is the Mazda CX5.<\/strong>
\nThe best gift you could give me is a good bottle of Montepulciano d\u2019Abruzzo DOC.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”15px” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\nMy coffee order is a Nescaf\u00e9 with a dash of milk or a cappuccino when in Italy.<\/strong>
\nMy favourite pasta dish is Bucatini all’Amatriciana. <\/strong>
\nMy ideal travel destination is Italy or anywhere beachy.<\/strong>
\nMy go to party song is anything Disco or RnB.<\/strong>
\nMy most beloved piece of clothing is too hard to choose. I love shoes!<\/strong>
\nMy perfect car to get around town is my old Honda CRV.<\/strong>
\nThe best gift you could give me is perfume and jewellery.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]