Dr. Stefania Passamonte is a renowned figure, knighted by the President of Italy into the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (OMRI) for her profound contributions to the arts. She currently serves as Music Director of “Music for the SDGs” for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals summits. As President & CEO of Master Chord Records & founder of the London Performing Academy of Music (LPMAM), an independent music conservatoire focused on innovation, diversity, & inclusion, she champions transformative initiatives. Her work extends to policy-making & advocating for strategic collaborations between universities & industries in the UK.

Dr. Passamonte holds a full Doctoral Degree in Law & is a multi-Gold Medal winner at The Academy Awards in Los Angeles & Global Music Awards, with her solo albums recognized at the prestigious Grammy’s Awards. Her recordings are broadcast worldwide, & she has given recitals in major concert halls globally. She received the prestigious ‘Premio Ghirlandina’ from her hometown Modena & the “Artist Vision Award” + “Outstanding Legacy Award” from The Academy in Los Angeles. In January 2022, she was granted the Freedom of the City of London for her exceptional service to the UK capital.