Elisa Sperandio

Dr. Elisa Sperandio serves as Manager of Training and Project Development in the Office of Assessment and Research. In Spring 2024, she received her PhD from the School of Geography, Development, and Environment at the University of Arizona. Her dissertation research on migrant inclusion and housing in Italy was funded by the Social Science Research Council and the American Geographical Society. 

With a background in qualitative research and teaching, Elisa's work in A&R includes curating professional development offerings, supporting ongoing research about our student body, and providing consultations to campus partners.

Selected Publications

Sperandio, E. (2024). A welcoming city and nowhere to live: private hospitality and the urban politics of reception in Bologna. Urban Geography, 1-20. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02723638.2024.2366674?src= 

Sperandio, E., & Lampredi, G. (2024). From hospitality to dwelling: a lens for migrant homesharing in Italy. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2024.2346618