Alexandra Mia Lacenere is the Founder and CEO of ISSIMO Inc., an Italian wine and lifestyle brand that blends culture, storytelling, and innovation. Originally from the United States, Alexandra has been based in Italy for over 20 years. With a global footprint, she created ISSIMO to make wine approachable, bold, and fun. The brand guides audiences region by region while weaving in art, history, music, and entertainment. She spent her formative years as a defensive specialist on the University of Pittsburgh volleyball team, where sport taught her resilience, focus, and belief in something greater. Alexandra also serves as Principal at Albatross Designs Europe SRL, bridging U.S. and European markets.