FOUNDER
NICOLE BISCARDI
(she/her/hers)
An experienced educator and industry expert, Nicole translates her years of experience into valuable resources for her clients through her consulting and advisory practice, Nicole Biscardi & Company. Nicole designs education and training for the workplace, and develops customized learning curricula for organizations, non-profits, and government institutions.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA
BOLOGNA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master of Marketing, Communications, and New Media, 2012
PACE UNIVERSITY | LUBIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MBA, Finance 2010
BBA, Hospitality & Tourism Management 2005
Activities & Affiliations
• Pace University, Adjunct Professor, Lubin School of Business
• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Restaurant & Hospitality Specialist
• SHRM-CP Certified, December 2022
“The focus of my work is building networks, tools and capacity to support and guide entrepreneurs in achieving success.”
-Nicole Biscardi
& COMPANY
Learning & Development Consultant
Luciana Autilio
(she/her/hers)
In addition to her two decades of operations experience, Luciana has extensive learning and training expertise. She has written curriculum for New York University School of Professional Studies and has trained as an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. During her time as Vice President of Learning for Lobster Ink, she developed and created corporate training solutions for enterprise clientele including Forbes Travel Guide and Marriott International.
Education
Pace University | Lubin School of Business
BBA, Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Italian, 2005
Activities & Affiliations
• Certified TIPS trainer
• NYC Department of Health Certified
• SHRM-SCP Certified, December 2022
“My mission is to continue to learn and share what I know by helping others in the industry.”
-Luciana Autilio