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Josephine Ando was born and raised in Catania, Italy. She earned a Doctorate Degree in Humanities from the University of Catania before securing a full scholarship to continue her studies in Tampa, Florida. There, she completed a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of South Florida.

Her career has spanned both Europe and the U.S., with experience in PR, sales & marketing, and hospitality for major global brands such as Hilton and Marriott. From 2015 to 2022, she represented Visit Tampa Bay, first managing domestic and Canadian markets, and later overseeing the UK, Irish, and Scandinavian markets.

In October 2022, Josephine joined Brand USA as Italy Trade Director, where she leverages her expertise and passion for her adopted country, the United States, to elevate its profile in her home country of Italy.

As the CEO and founder of two marketing and consulting agencies—The Golden Quill LLC in the USA and Authentico Marketing S.R.L. in Italy—Josephine specializes in international trade representation. She is highly regarded in the travel industry, maintaining strong relationships with key tour operators and airlines across multiple markets.

When she's not working, you can find Josephine salsa dancing, paragliding, taking long walks with her dog, or exploring new travel destinations.