Alessandro Mele

Alessandro Mele, President of La Cometa in Como, Italy, is a leading advocate for disability inclusion in vocational education. Under his leadership, Cometa has become a European Centre of Excellence for Inclusive TVET, offering hands-on learning in crafts, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Mele emphasizes holistic, community-based education that welcomes individuals with disabilities into work-based programs, including a bakery, bistro, and woodworking shop. His approach fosters dignity, autonomy, and social integration, ensuring that every person—regardless of ability—can thrive. Through inclusive excellence, Mele transforms education into a tool for empowerment and belonging.