Former Co-Organizers
Who we are, where we are from, and what we do
Lucy Michaels Organizer. With 25 years in mathematics education and financial leadership, I’m completing a Master’s in Analysis & Modelling of Data & Processes as well as IBM’s Data Science Certificate, ready to pivot into Data Science. This has led me to work on hands-on projects using R, Python, SQL, and Excel. I bring a unique mix of analytical depth, cross-functional collaboration, and a love for problem-solving. After managing multi-million euro budgets and teaching complex maths, I am looking forward to transitioning into data science to turn messy, real-world data into clear, actionable insights. I’m also active in nonprofit leadership and public speaking, committed to using data—and storytelling—to make a difference. (June 2025 to Present)
Silvana Acosta Organizer. Senior Data Scientist with six years of experience in the fields of data science, finance, and consultancy, analyzing and modelling data.
Francesca Picone Co-organizer statistician and actuary, professional risk manager, and expert in the energy sector. (September 2023 to February 2024)
Nina Deliu Co-Organizer Researcher and Assistant Professor in Statistics at La Sapienza University of Rome. (September 2022 to February 2023)
Katie Wood Co-organizer marketing manager with a background in various industry sectors across global markets. (March 2023 to September 2023)
To get in touch with R-Ladies Rome, you can email us at rome@rladies.org, follow us on Twitter at @rladiesrome, and check out our GitHub account at meetup-presentations_rome. We welcome contributions from anyone interested in promoting gender diversity in the R community. You can contribute by attending our meetups, sharing your knowledge and insights, and helping us organize events.
We have a code of conduct that all members and participants are expected to follow. The code of conduct is designed to ensure that our community is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. You can find the code of conduct on our GitHub page. We take any violations of the code of conduct seriously and will take appropriate action to address them.