Carmela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Development Studies with a specialisation in Conflict, Peace and Security. After her studies, she worked as a research assistant at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. She is currently completing a Master of Advanced Studies in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development at ETH Zurich. Carmela’s interests lie in the field of peacebuilding and human security, in particular women’s participation in peace and security policy and postcolonial feminism.