Educators, social workers, psychologists, teachers, mental coaches and more.
Philipp Mederle
Founder and President of The Bridge
- Born in 1961
- Graduated from the Bolzano agricultural school
- Education: Reiki
- Education in “Dinamica mentale” at the Istituto di psicologia del benessere
- Founder of Naphy and Marketing Manager
- Chairman for the company “Phimego”
- Chairman of the company Aqotec Italia
- Trainer of the representatives of the company Wöhler Italia
- Since 2017, coordinator and educator in the social sector for various associations in Europe.
Nathan Mederle
Founder and Vice President of The Bridge
- Born in 1996
- Diploma in social worker, Pesaro
- Proof of bilingualism B German-Italian
- First aid and lifeguard training
- Internship and work experience in the day care center and hospital in Bolzano
- 2020 Completion of the FAD course of the “Istituto Superiore di Sanità – Roma” – First Aid Coronavirus SARS CoV-2: Preparation and Contrast
- Work experience in retirement homes in Marche and South Tyrol
- Attended the University of Claudiana for nurses in Bolzano
- Care work for a minor for 3 years
- Starting their studies in Educational Sciences – eCampus
- Head of Open Youth Work until 2025
- Management of Time Out projects
Leonardo Milani
Educational Director and Psychologist of The Bridge
- Psychologist, Professor of Well-being Psychology
- Registered with the Chamber of Psychologists of Emilia Romagna
- Founder of the Institute “Psicologia del Benessere” (Psychology for Well-being – psicologiadelbenessere.it) and author
- Mental coach of the Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori
- Lecturer in “Organizational Psychology”, Degree in Aeronautics, Faculty of Science and Politics, University of Florence
- Lecturer for the revalidation of the Managerial Training Certificate for Executives of Complex Structure, Policlinic Modena
- Examiner for Professional Working in TMD, Unimore, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, References to the topic: “The Psychology of Wellbeing”, Leonardo Milani, New Techniques, 2004
Eleonora Sparer
Office Manager of The Bridge
- Born in 1962
- Diploma for company secretary in Bolzano
- Proof of bilingualism German-Italian
- 10 Jahre im Büro für Familie, Frau und Jugend der Autonomen Provinz Bozen, 10 Jahre im Frauenbüro und 3 Jahre im Amt für Sport
- Mother of 2 children
- Training in medicinal plants and aromatherapy
- Co-founder of the company Maitreya Natura
- Owner of B&B La Pace in Marche
- 10 years of work with young people in difficult situations
- Office manager for the association “The Bridge”
Josef Mair
Social worker and coordinator of The Bridge
- Born in 1963
- Graduated from the high school in business in Bolzano
- Proof of bilingualism German-Italian
- Football career at AC Turin from 1979 – 1981 and in football clubs in South Tyrol until 2001
- Work at the Meran postal administration
- from 1998 – 2002 assistant in the youth home in Meran
- 2003 to 2004 work for people with mental health problems and addiction problems in Merano “Gratsch”
- Diploma as football coach and football coach for 3 years
- Diploma Supeross Meran
- Training in aromatherapy
- Temporary assumption of the pedagogical management of a youth welfare organization in Switzerland and crisis intervention
- Project manager for leisure and adventure activities in youth work
- Currently working with young people from troubled backgrounds for social enterprises and associations in Italy and abroad.
Michela Nestori
Emotional coach by The Bridge
- Trainer, emotional coach, expert on female leadership issues
- Co-founder of the institute “Psicologia del Benessere” (Psychology for Well-being – psicologiadelbenessere.it)
- Conducts courses and seminars aimed at increasing self-esteem and femininity
- In 1989, together with Prof. Leonardo Milani, she founded the institute “Psicologia del Benessere” (Psychology of Well-being), where she still teaches self-improvement techniques applied to the world of femininity and leadership positions.
- Arbeitet als Emotionscoach in Einzel- und Paargesprächen zur Förderung des persönlichen Gleichgewichts
- In 1998 she developed the “Being a Woman” path, a personality development method to strengthen femininity and develop the parent-child relationship
Dr. med. Annette Barbara Greifenhagen
Doctor for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- Studied human medicine at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich and at the University of California, Los Angeles
- Completed her specialist training in psychiatry and psychotherapy (psychotherapy based on depth psychology, behavior therapy/cognitive therapy/dialectic behavioral therapy) at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Technical University of Munich, Klinikum Rechts der Isar
- Clinical and research focus: psychotherapeutic support for adolescents and adults in suicidal crises, with addictions and personality disorders, social psychiatry
- Since September 1998 in a free private practice for psychiatry and psychotherapy, since 2000 working abroad in Italy: psychotherapy and psychiatric treatment of children, adolescents and young adults who are in individual pedagogical measures abroad
- Supervision of supervisors, teachers and educational leaders of various German, Austrian and Swiss sponsoring associations
- Psychiatric-psychotherapeutic further training events for carers, teachers and educational leaders
Dr. Isabella Gualtieri
Psychologist/Consultant from The Bridge
Born in 1970
- Master’s degree from the “Pascoli” teacher training college in Bolzano (1988)
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua (1996). Master’s thesis: ” “The motivation to learn German L2 in Bolzano” (Prof. Job)
- Diploma as an autogenic training trainer and specialist training in autogenic psychotherapy at the CISSPAT Institute, Padua (1994)
- Training in traffic psychology (L.285, 30.04.92) at the TÜV Institute, Munich (1997)
Registration in the professional register of the Chamber of Psychologists of the Province of Bolzano (n°04BZ257 of 23.09.1998) - University specialization course – Psychological-technical consultant in the legal field at Cattolica University “Sacro Cuore” in Milan (1999)
- Specialization in emergency psychology at the Institute for Psychotraumatology in Bern (CH) (2005)
- Specialization in cognitive behavioral therapy at the “Studi Cognitivi” Institute, Bolzano (2009) with distinction
- REBT training (Levels I and II) at the Albert Ellis Institute, NY (2016)
- Training in desensitization and processing through eye movement at EMDR Italy Milan (2016)
- Training as a de-escalation trainer (verbal and physical de-escalation) at the ProDeMa® Institute (Germany) (2019)
- Graduate of Red Lodge, 4 years of schooling in “Leadership and Personal Evolution” (2020) and teaching for DEER TRIBE METIS MEDICINE SOCIETY
Dr. Denise Weber
Dietitian and nutritionist, specializing in sports nutrition and well-being
She completed her studies in dietetics at the Claudiana Provincial University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions in Bolzano in 2023, in cooperation with the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. She then continued her education with a Master’s degree in “Wellness, Sport and Health” at the University of Bologna, specializing in sports nutrition and the promotion of well-being.
Her professional career, however, began long before her studies: As a former competitive swimmer, she transformed her passion for the sport into professional expertise and earned two diplomas from the Italian Swimming Federation as a coach and assistant coach. For over ten years, she has worked poolside for the ASD Merano Nuoto club, supporting athletes and young swimmers in their athletic development.
Since October 2025, she has been working freelance. She collaborates with the football team ASD Olimpia Merano, for whom she conducts group meetings and individual consultations. She also supports athletes from other disciplines, as well as people who do not participate in sports but wish to regain their balance, physical fitness, and well-being through personalized nutritional advice.
Dr. Nadya Wegmann
Experienced Social Pedagogue and Youth Work Leader with Passion, Expertise, and Commitment
Nadya Wegmann is an experienced social pedagogue with many years of expertise in child and youth work, socio-educational support, and team and project management. For many years, she has supported children, adolescents, and families in various life situations with empathy, professional competence, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Today, as Head of Open Youth Work at the Fly Youth Center in Laives, she is responsible for team coordination, the development of innovative projects, and collaboration with schools, institutions, and families. Her professional career also brought her to Berlin, where she gained extensive experience in early childhood education and family support.
Through numerous advanced trainings in the fields of youth work, communication, prevention, leadership, and digital education, she combines strong pedagogical expertise with modern approaches to social work. Nadya Wegmann is particularly recognized for her empathetic nature, organizational skills, and her solution-oriented, reflective, and collaborative way of working.
