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Eva and Alberto

We are Eva and Alberto Frassineti. We are married and are internal members of the Focolare Movement.

Since the birth of the Economy of Communion project (Brazil, 1991), we have felt a strong call to adhere to it through work. In 2001, we founded a business consulting company together with three other partners with the aim of living the Economy of Communion project. Alberto contributed to the construction and start-up of the “Polo Lionello Bonfanti” business centre, while Eva was president of the Polo Lionello Bonfanti management company (E. di C. Spa) for nine years.

Since the end of 2007, we have been working together to support Institutes of Consecrated Life, an area that we immediately prioritised.

Since 2011, we have supported some General and/or Provincial Councils, developing a method based on the principles of co-construction with the client and 'working in communion'. This method has been refined over the years and is also developed through participatory and facilitation methodologies.

Specifically, our work aims to support the redesign of the Institute or Province by providing accompaniment that begins with the realisation of the specific charism through reinterpreting the founding principles. Secondly, in order to respond to emerging needs in the contexts in which consecrated persons work, we analyse which activities and services to support or initiate in the near future, and which to eventually cease. Enhancing members, both consecrated and lay, helps define a strategic plan based on the charism within the concept of sustainable projects that are not only economic, but also charismatic, ecclesial and relational.

Since 2016, some institutes have also asked us to support them during their assemblies and general or provincial chapters, from preparation to development. In these situations, we assume the roles of moderator and/or facilitator. During these events, we utilise participatory methodologies tailored to the specific objectives required, paying particular attention to intercultural and intergenerational contexts.

In 2009, together with Luigino Bruni and Sister Alessandra Smerilli, we organised the conference: Charisms, Economics and Management, and from 2012 to 2019, we ran the course Governing Charisms.

To date, we have collaborated with over 56 institutes, including female, male and mixed communities.

In October 2023 and 2024, Eva participated in the first and second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops as a facilitator for the Italian language.

We also participated together as Italian language facilitators in the International Meeting 'Parish Priests for the Synod' (29 April – 2 May 2024).

From 4 to 6 June 2025, we facilitated the annual meeting of the moderators of international lay associations, ecclesial movements, and new communities organised by the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life.

Eva Gullo

Degree in Political Science, sociology and master's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology. His training is enriched by:

Master in "Interpersonal Relations, Communication and Counseling", later she specialized in Counselor in Integrative Transactional Analysis and Professional Coach;
Master Facilitatori Genius Loci - Higher School of Facilitation, where she specialized in participatory planning, participatory methodologies, development of collaborative and inclusive approaches;
Specialization courses on team building, conflict management and management and organization consulting.

Since 2007 he has been a consultant for Religious Institutes and Congregations, in relation to formation and accompaniment on the issues of group work, interpersonal relationships and facilitation of assemblies and chapters, as well as government formation for consecrated men and women and lay people present in the works.

Other present and past activities:

She began her professional experience as an employee of a Public Administration and as a researcher for the Continuing Education Center (CFP) of Reggio Emilia.
Since 2000 she has been a member of the GM&P Consulting Network company, mainly dealing with consultancy in the area of human resources and training for entrepreneurs and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Past president from May 2009 to May 2018 of E. di C. SpA, the management company of the Lionello Bonfanti Business Park, the Italian center of companies adhering to the Economy of Communion project.
Founding member and Vice President of MECC, a cooperative society of Social Enterprise of Microcredit for Civil Economy and Communion.

Alberto Frassineti

Graduated in nuclear engineering at the University of Bologna, he enriched his education with:

Master's Degree in Strategic Business Management and Organization;
Master Facilitators Genius Loci - Higher School of Facilitation specializing in participatory planning, participatory methodologies, development of collaborative and inclusive approaches;
He is currently enrolled at the Sophia University Institute (Loppiano) in a PhD on the methodologies of community discernment, supervised by Prof. Piero Coda.

Since 2007 he has been working as a consultant for religious institutes and congregations, dealing with the accompaniment of the Councils (general and provincial) in determining the redesign plan starting from the charism, facilitating working groups, assemblies, chapters, as well as formation in government for consecrated men and women and lay people present in the works.

Other present and past activities:

His professional experience has been gained in metalworking production companies, where he has held managerial roles.
Since 2000 he has been a founding member of the GM&P Consulting Network, mainly dealing with consultancy in the area of mission, vision, strategies, in the area of business organization and training for entrepreneurs and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Past member of the board of directors of E. di C. SpA from 2001 to 2008, he contributed to the conception and implementation of the Lionello Bonfanti Business Park, the Italian center of companies adhering to the Economy of Communion project.
Co-founder in 2012 of the School of Civil Economy, he is part of the teaching staff and has been its Managing Director.
Since 2013 he has been a founding member and vice president of Legno Service & Art.

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