Elisabetta Belloni graduated with honors in Political Science from Luiss in 1982. Her diplomatic career began in 1985 at the Political Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has continued with prestigious positions both internationally and in Italy. From 2016 to 2021, she served as Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2021, she has served as the Director General of the DIS, the first woman to hold this sensitive position.

The award ceremony was attended by the President of Luiss, Luigi Gubitosi, the Rector, Paolo Boccardelli, and the President of the Luiss Alumni Network (LAN), Daniele Pelli.
Luigi Gubitosi highlighted how Ambassador Belloni, who has dedicated her professionalism to serving the State with loyalty and a deep sense of the institutions, represents a model of commitment and merit. Rector Paolo Boccardelli recalled Elisabetta Belloni's brilliant career and the key aspects of her leadership across her various roles, while Daniele Pelli emphasized that Belloni is a model of international success and professional rigor for alumni considering careers in government and diplomacy.

The value of the Alumna of the Year title and the Luiss Alumni network around the world
The award recognizes alumni who stand out for their contributions to society and their professional achievements. Elisabetta Belloni joins a group of award winners that includes Vincenzo Manes (2023), Marcella Panucci (2022), Patrizia Micucci (2021), Fabio Panetta (2019), Riccardo Zacconi (2018), Marco Morelli (2017), Luca Maestri (2016), and Carlo Messina (2015).

The Luiss Alumni Network boasts over 60,000 members across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, and continues to stand out for its commitment to growth and innovation.