As founder of ITALUS, Daniela’s work spans cultural institutions, culinary consortia, academic programs, entrepreneurial mentorship and regional partnerships throughout Italy and abroad.
These strong partnerships reflect the same mission behind ITALUS: authenticity, heritage, and meaningful cultural impact.
Requests from Italy’s regions, cultural foundations, and associations to collaborate on projects demonstrate trust in her expertise, credibility, and deep understanding of Italian heritage, culture, and gastronomy.
This trust allows her to represent traditions, communities, and programs with precision, authenticity, and global reach.
Through ELITE ETS, Italy's Association of Hospitality Excellence , where she serves as Canadian President, along with her network of chefs, educators, and cultural practitioners, Daniela designs tailored programs that immerse students, professionals, and aspiring cultural leaders in the traditions, techniques and terroir of regional Italian cuisine.
These experiences combine hands-on learning, mentorship, and regional exploration, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with communities, local practices, and living traditions.
She also shares her expertise in cultural entrepreneurship and leadership at institutions across Canada, Italy, and the UAE, ensuring students gain both technical mastery and the knowledge to build sustainable careers and initiatives rooted in but not limited to Italian heritage.
By curating education in this way, Daniela bridges cultural preservation and professional development, creating transformative opportunities for those committed to authenticity and cultural continuity in their areas of study skill and expertise.
Through ongoing collaborations, documentation, and presence at events locally, nationally, and internationally—including partnerships with regional associations, cultural foundations, and initiatives, she ensures each project communicates identity in ways that drive engagement, understanding, and long-term cultural and economic impact.
For more than 45 years, Daniela has explored Italy’s lesser-known regions, learning from those who dedicate generations to preserving artisan and cultural traditions.
Each partnership positions communities as centers of value and authenticity, reinforcing heritage while cultivating opportunity, innovation, and sustainable growth.
