| Vittoria Ferdinandi | |
| Term Start: | 25 June 2024 |
| Predecessor: | Andrea Romizi |
| Birth Date: | 1986 9, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Perugia, Italy |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Party: | Centre-left independent |
| Alma Mater: | University of Perugia |
| Profession: | Social entrepreneur, psychologist, activist |
Vittoria Ferdinandi (born 4 September 1986) is an Italian politician and entrepreneur, mayor of Perugia since 2024 and the first woman to hold this office.
Graduated in philosophy and in clinical psychology, Ferdinandi was appointed Knight of the Republic by President Sergio Mattarella in 2021 for her commitment to the establishment and management of the Numero Zero restaurant and social enterprise, located in the historic center of Perugia.[1] The restaurant, managed with the RealMente social promotion association, has an inclusive staff, including different forms of mental disorder, whose carriers are valued beyond simple job placement.[2]
In the 2024 local elections, Ferdinandi became the centre-left candidate for the office of Mayor of Perugia, supported by the Democratic Party, the Greens and Left Alliance, the Five Star Movement and Action. She was elected in the run-off with the 52.12% of votes, thus becoming the first woman to lead the city of Perugia.[3]