Florence Center Director, Executive Dean of Student Affairs
Mattia Delle Piane serves as the Director of IAU's Florence Center, where he provides strategic leadership for the center's academic, operational, and student support initiatives. With over a decade of experience in international education, he has dedicated his career to advancing meaningful global learning experiences and fostering successful partnerships between U.S. institutions and study abroad providers.
Prior to joining IAU, Mattia held several leadership positions at Florence University of the Arts – The American University of Florence (FUA-AUF), including Dean of Students, Public Relations Coordinator, Alumni Association and Career Center Director, and member of the University Relations team. Throughout his tenure, he developed extensive expertise in student affairs, health and safety management, crisis response, student conduct, Title IX-related processes, and institutional partnership development. He has worked closely with students, faculty, administrators, and university partners to support student success and ensure high-quality study abroad experiences.
A strong advocate for international education, Mattia brings both professional and personal global experience to his role. As a student, he participated in study abroad programs at Södertörn University in Stockholm, Sweden, and at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, experiences that strengthened his commitment to intercultural learning and global engagement. He also gained international professional experience working in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and worked with the U.S. Consulate General in Florence, further expanding his expertise in international relations and cross-cultural communication.
Mattia holds a master's degree in International Relations and European Studies and a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Florence. Fluent in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he is passionate about helping students navigate transformative international experiences while building bridges between cultures, institutions, and communities.