​Born in Milan, Italy, Samantha Ferro is passionate about sharing Italian and Italian-American culture with American audiences and beyond. She holds a BA in Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University, where she developed her storytelling expertise and learned so much about the power of media. Samantha believes that anything meaningful—especially stories of culture and community—needs to be told, ensuring that voices are heard beyond the American narrative.

As the Executive Producer and host of Crave, now in its fifth season, Samantha believes stories can change lives, helping to shape a better future. Her work celebrates culture, empowers diverse communities, and supports her team, bringing them together to build Crave into a dynamic platform that connects people and ideas. Recognized by the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Department and international media, Samantha continues to expand Crave's impact. Based in California, she is dedicated to building a supportive, dream-driven community."

Alex Lopez is excited to kick off her fourth season as a co-host on CRAVE, where she passionately covers all things San Francisco 49ers. As a lifelong 49ers fan, Alex’s connection to the team is deeply personal, as her family has been season ticket holders for over 25 years, making 49ers games a cherished family tradition. Alex now attends all the home games and hopes to one day travel to away games.

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She graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts, further fueling her dedication to sports broadcasting.

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Her enthusiasm extends to her vibrant social media presence, especially on Twitter, where she has built a strong following within the 49ers community.

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With the 2024 NFL season just around the corner, Alex can’t wait to continue sharing her super fan perspective on CRAVE. Her segment is a must-listen and now must-watch for every 49ers fan, NFL enthusiast, and anyone just learning about American football.

Graduated from the University of Florence with a degree in Philosophy, Lacopo Gori brings his passion for storytelling, music, art, and everything Italian to his third season with CRAVE. As a journalist living between Milan and Florence, Italy, he serves as a chief director at 'Corriere della Sera,' where he specializes in video and multimedia and oversees live broadcasts and video investigations for CorriereTv. Lacopo is committed to providing real-time updates from Italy, helping audiences connect with and fall in love with its rich culture. He’s thrilled to join Samantha in the Italian-American segment this season! Discover more of his engaging work and articles here. 

Born in Cagliari, Alberta Lai graduated in Classical Studies at the University of Cagliari and earned a doctorate in Greek Philology from the University of Urbino. She studied Greek paleography and codicology at the Vatican School of Paleography and completed a Master’s in Didactics of Italian as a Foreign Language at Ca' Foscari University in Venice. Alberta has taught Latin and Greek in classical high schools in Cagliari and Italian language and literature at the Universities of Reykjavik (as a lecturer appointed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and British Columbia (UBC, Vancouver) as a visiting professor.

She has served as cultural attaché at the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Oslo and later directed the IIC in Vancouver, Chicago, and Prague. Since Fall 2023, she has been the director of the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco. Alberta has published numerous articles on Greek theatre, particularly on Aeschylus, and on Alexandrian poetry in Italian classical philology journals. In 2007, she was awarded the Knight’s Medal by the King of Norway.

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She is thrilled to partner with CRAVE for Season 5, passionately supporting Italian heritage, culture, and language.

Doctor Miriam is a lawyer, speaker, and educator with a passion for folk dance. She’s thrilled to join the Crave Season 5 team and eagerly anticipates the Italian documentary filming in Summer 2025, which will explore Italian heritage with students from San Francisco State University. Professor Miriam believes that creating a documentary is a collaborative effort, and she is committed to providing students with enriching experiences abroad that enhance their film production skills in a new cultural context. Discover more about Doctor Miriam here.

Anastasia, a soon-to-be graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in Media Communications and currently pursuing her master’s degree, hails from Moscow and brings a dynamic energy to the world of social media marketing. With a passion for connecting people and ideas, Anastasia has already explored 55 countries, embracing new beginnings in the USA with enthusiasm and fearlessness. Her exceptional leadership and organizational skills shine in her ability to manage projects and orchestrate memorable events. This season, Anastasia is thrilled to join Crave as the social media intern, ready to contribute her expertise and creativity to the growing success of the show.

Coming soon.