Association

The 'IBEI Association' is composed of members who share and support the ministry of IBEI by participating in the General Assembly held once a year. The Assembly elects the Board of Directors, which in turn elects the Executive Committee.

Board of Directors

Fabio Montanari (​President)

He lives in La Spezia, holds a degree in Business and Administration, and received a Certificate in Theology from IBEI. He works in infrastructure planning and maintenance for the State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato). He is active in his local church as an elder and teacher. He has been married to Sara since 2006.

Emmanuel Giuni (​Vice president)

Raised in Northern Italy, he lives in Volterra with his wife Deborah. He earned a degree in History from the University of Bologna and in Theology from IBEI. He is involved in his local church and various volunteer activities, in addition to serving as a teacher at IBEI. He works in personal training and business development. He loves sports, hiking, and the outdoors.

Emilio Speciale

He lives in Tuscany, holds a degree in Electronic Engineering, and works as a manager for an international group in the mobility services sector. He earned a Certificate in Theology from IBEI and has overseen AESI (IBEI's alumni services) for more than 10 years. Married to Stefania, he serves as an elder at the Christian Evangelical Church in Montemurlo (Prato).

Davide Bogliolo

Born and raised in Rome, since 2013 he has served with OM Italy, where he has been the Director since 2019. He is involved in youth training, missions, and building connections between churches and missionary agencies. He serves at the 'Buona Notizia' Church, is married to Tamar, and they have a son, Jonathan.

Stefania Trombacco Hunziker

Originally from Rome, since 2009 she has served alongside her husband Joe as the director of the Isola Evangelical Center in Isola del Gran Sasso (Abruzzo). She manages staff, volunteers, organization, and communication. She has a university background in pedagogy and is the mother of three adult children.

Andrea Papini

From Genoa, he served for many years as an elder/pastor of 'La Promessa' church. After a long career in the naval engineering sector, he now works in tourism. He has been married to Aida for nearly forty years. They have three children living and working in Italy and abroad.

Jesse Pauly

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska (USA), he has lived in Italy for many years. He is the Italy Director for Greater Europe Mission (GEM) and an active member of Rome International Church. He is married to Monica and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys rugby.

Executive Committee

Daniele P. Pasquale

Principal

Antonio Fabrizio Calò

Administrative manager

Susanne Angela Waldner

Vice principal - Academic Dean

Francesco Grassi

Vice principal - Research