Following in the footsteps of her older sister, she took up volleyball, then, by virtue of the being taller than her companions, she dedicated greater commitment and passion. By her own admission, the professional breakthrough came with the transfer to Orago, where she got to play at a much higher level than what she had been used to. After being one of the key figures in the junior squad she gained the respect of coach Bonitta, who chose to add her to the Italian team from the pre-Olympics in Ankara, which she now has a firm place in.
