Silvia is a London-based Audiologist with over a decade of experience in hearing healthcare. With a career spanning different countries, Silvia has held diverse roles across hospital, academic, and community settings, bringing a rich, cross-cultural perspective to her clinical practice.

She currently practices as an Advanced Audiologist at the prestigious Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital (UCLH), amongst the world's most renowned centers for ENT and hearing care, where she engages with highly complex clinical cases.

Silvia leads diagnostic and rehabilitative care for children and babies with hearing and balance disorders. Her specialisation in Paediatric Audiology is driven by a deep care for children and a strong belief in their boundless potential. Silvia is passionate about making sure every child has the opportunity to hear, learn, and fully engage with the world around them. She believes that with the right support, children can achieve anything, and she is committed to removing barriers so they can thrive without limits.

As an integral part of her professional duties,  she is actively involved in research and works closely with world-renowned specialists to advance understanding and treatment in the field of neuroscience and hearing health. Silvia coordinated and led the SeaSHeL Study, the UK’s largest national study on sudden hearing loss. This pivotal research contributed to the development of a prognostic model that supports healthcare professionals in making timely and informed treatment decisions. 

Drawing on her research expertise, Silvia plays a key role in shaping national healthcare policy through her position on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Adoption and Impact Reference Panel, where she helps ensure that innovative evidence on hearing health is effectively incorporated into clinical practice and policy decisions. She is also an active member of the British Society of Audiology’s Auditory Processing Disorder Special Interest Group, contributing to the creation of best practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of auditory processing disorders. 

As an educator, Silvia delivers lectures across audiology programs at several Italian universities, sharing her clinical and research expertise to inspire the next generation of audiology professionals. She also takes great satisfaction in mentoring and supervising Master's students at University College London, guiding their research projects and supporting their academic and professional development.

Silvia volunteers with the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS), where she meets with families of children newly diagnosed with hearing loss. She is deeply committed to providing clear information and meaningful support during what can be an overwhelming time. Helping these families navigate their journey is something she finds incredibly rewarding.

Her career reflects a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and heartfelt advocacy, driven by a strong dedication to improving outcomes and opportunities for people with hearing loss, especially children.