Axandra Boselli

About Axandra Boselli

Axandra is a passionate success-driven leader, collaborator, and systems thinker with over 10 years of experience in development and program management. Armed with a unique skill set derived from her interdisciplinary background in academia and diverse professional experience, she independently and collectively strategizes to solve complex problems and exceed goals, prioritizing multiple projects while successfully adapting to change. Born to an Italian immigrant father and an American mother, Axandra spent her early childhood years in Italy where she first learned the significance of food and how it connects us all to each other and to the land. She is passionate about the interconnected issues of food and land sovereignty, decolonization and racial justice, collective liberation, and intersectional environmental justice. Axandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in International Relations and Global Governance, and has taken graduate-level courses in Sustainability and Environmental Management at Harvard University. Currently, Axandra is studying Folk Ancestral Herbalism and Sacred Plant Medicine at The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education. She has also volunteered on farms around the world, where she learned first-hand about different ecologically just and sustainable practices from composting and bamboo harvesting to tropical forest restoration. Axandra’s strong track record of working with grassroots groups, non-profit organizations, coalitions, foundations, and universities on issues including but not limited to social justice, ecological restoration, animal welfare, food sovereignty and land return reveal her deep commitments to solidarity work with diverse communities through cross-cultural team building, community organizing, policy research and analysis, advocacy, and education.

Experience

1. Event Production Coordinator

   Adventure Dinner

   Aug 2023 — Present · Colchester, VT, US

   Adventure Dinner is a woman-owned business that values inclusivity, community connection, and celebrating the local food system. My role combines hospitality, teamwork, and event operations to deliver exceptional gatherings that showcase Vermont’s beauty and bounty. As a member of the Adventure Dinner’s events team, we create unforgettable, seasonally-inspired dining experiences throughout Vermont. Responsibilities: • Collaborates with a dynamic hospitality team to execute seasonally-inspired dinners and events celebrating Vermont’s local food system.• Delivers exceptional guest experiences by providing warm, attentive service in unique and high-energy event settings.• Supports event setup, breakdown, and on-site logistics, ensuring seamless operations and efficient transitions between event phases.• Assists with creative event design and table styling to enhance visual presentation and guest engagement.• Maintains composure and professionalism in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, adapting quickly to evolving event needs.• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and adaptability while troubleshooting last-minute challenges during events.• Follows food and beverage handling protocols to ensure safety and quality standards are consistently met.• Communicates effectively with team members and event leads to ensure alignment on tasks and priorities.• Provides bartending and beverage service support, highlighting seasonal ingredients and locally crafted drinks.• Promotes Adventure Dinner’s mission of inclusivity, connection, and sustainability through guest interactions and service delivery.

Education

• United Nations University for Peace (Universidad para la Paz)

  Costa Rica Study Abroad Program (UC Berkeley)

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2012 — 2014

• Napa Valley College

  International Development Studies

  2010 — 2012

• Harvard University

  Extension Studies

  2018 — 2019