SI: SIETAR-Italia

Cognome / Surname: SPAMPINATO

Nome / First name: Cinzia

Email: cspampi@yahoo.com spampinc@nassig.sicily.navy.mil

Residenza / Residence: Motta S. Anastasia, Catania

Sito web / Website: not available

Lingue / Languages: Italian, English, Spanish

Istruzione (titolo maggiore) / Education (highest): Bachelor of Arts in Management studies, University of Maryland, USA. Graduate level credits from courses at the Summer Institute of Intercultural Communication (SIIC), Pacific University, Portland, Oregon. US Navy Intercultural Relations training provided by the School of International Service, Intercultural Communication at the American University WA DC

Professione / Profession: Intercultural Relations Program Manager/Specialist for the US Navy Fleet and Family Support Center based in Sigonella, Catania, Italy.

Cross- cultural trainer/coach

Descrizione attività / Specific activities: Provide Intercultural education and training by teaching courses and seminars within a comprehensive intercultural program;

Overall management and oversight of programs which are designed to assist US Department of Defense personnel and their families to live and work effectively overseas.

Interesse nella comunicazione interculturale / Interest in intercultural communication:
My interest began right after I attended the SIIC at the beginning of my career as a trainer in 1993. This field enlightens individuals intellectually and emotionally to certain aspects of intercommunication between people of different cultural backgrounds. My experience as a cross-cultural specialist has introduced me to a new level of communication that encompasses a much large scope of cultural integration than I experienced prior to my position with the US Navy. Therefore intercultural communication has become a way of life for me, and continues to guide me in my professional growth.

Ciò che vorrei dalla SIETAR-Italia / What I would like to gain from SIETAR-Italia:
A network of intercultural specialists to share experiences and to learn from each other’s backgrounds.

Ciò che posso offrire ai membri della S.I. / What I can offer members of S.I.:
Professional and personal experience of a hidden diversity that has shaped my worldview, but it is not readily apparent on the outside. This diversity represents my incorporation of a third culture experience into my approach to work and personal life.

Further information / Altri ragguagli: I am interested in writing about differences and similarities between Italian and American cultures from a perspective of someone who is able to function effectively in both cultures.