Teresa Maria Sgaramella, psychologist, Ph.D., is associate professor at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, University of Padova (Italy). Her research interests are Integrative Positive Development through Adulthood with a focus on the role of social and emotional competencies, and systemic determinants on wellbeing and career development. Particular attention is devoted to designing, implementing, and evaluating educational and counseling integrative actions involving individuals and groups who experience complex stories and vulnerable conditions. She is vice-president of the ESRAD, the European Society for Adult Development, and founder and a member of the board of the NICE (Network for Innovation in Career Guidance in Europe) Foundation. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9041-1011