LunaLab is a social startup dedicated to advancing well-being, leadership, and career progression for women—particularly during the transition through motherhood.
LunaLab helps organisations retain and grow female talent after maternity leave through structured programmes and cultural support that empower women to thrive — and businesses to perform better.
Founded in 2023 by Agata and Roberta — both certified coaches and mums — LunaLab was born from personal experience. We know firsthand the importance of support during this crucial life stage. But our mission goes far beyond the personal.
Our unique approach is about shifting the mindset—from seeing motherhood as a challenge or liability, to recognising it as an opportunity for growth and leadership.
We work with employee mothers, their teams, and management to reframe matrescence—the profound transition through motherhood—as a catalyst for self-discovery, and leadership development. We blend coaching, neuroscience, and peer connection to offer timely and proactive support through this complex journey. As a result we help organisations build resilient, diverse, and high-performing workforce.
Supporting mothers is not a perk—it’s a smart business strategy.
Meet the Team
Lunalab Advisory Board
Co-Founder,
Strategy & Partnerships Director
Agata Spissu
Transformational Coach, Wellbeing Consultant, and Yoga Teacher.
With 14 years of experience in european affairs, including as senior associate director at BCW, Agata now dedicates her expertise to empowering women. Certified in transformational coaching and trained in mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and stress management at Stanford, she blends science and compassion to help women thrive.
Her guiding belief: “When you let go of what you are, you become what you might be.” — Lao Tzu
Co-Founder,
Programmes & Communication Director
Roberta Nicotra
Leadership and Development Coach, Effective Leadership Consultant.
With a background in international law, public policy, social and behavioural sciences, Roberta worked with prominent international organisations around the world — including the United Nations, the European Union, and the Inter-American Development Bank. As a co-founder of LunaLab she combines her skills in leadership and coaching with a passion for social progress and transformative change.
Her guiding belief is: “You must do the things you think you cannot do; the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Board member
Carmen Pontelli
Holistic Wellness & Life Coach, Hatha Yoga Teacher, Founder of CarmaWay – Coaching & Yoga for Being Well.
With a background in marketing and communications, and 12 years international experience, Carmen now dedicates her work to fostering holistic well-being. Driven by a passion for the inter-connection among emotions, thoughts, and physical health, Carmen founded CarmaWay, blending science and ancient wisdom to help individuals, especially parents, navigate life’s challenges.
Her guiding belief: “Cúrate, mi niña, con amor del más bonito y recuerda siempre que tú eres la medicina.” — María Sabina
Board member
Katarzyna Marczak
Business owner, strategist and advisor.
Katarzyna Marczak is an experienced business strategist, advisor, and advocate with over 15 years of international experience in public policy, sustainable finance, and strategic partnerships. Katarzyna brings an entrepreneurial perspective to the LunaLab Community, with deep expertise in business development, funding strategies, and cross-sector partnerships. On a personal note, her interest in psychology, personal development and yoga inform her empathetic, mindful approach to leadership and empowerment.
Board member
Lawrence Muskitta
Lawrence has 12 years experience in public affairs, communications and digital campaigns. He is the co-founder of Policy Prism, an AI-powered European public affairs platform. He has previously led public affairs teams for big corporates like Meta, Burson and Havas, as well as leading government relations for a global mental health NGO. Lawrence has a bachelor in psychology and a masters in public health.
Board member
Luigia Torrisi
Luigia is a biologist with over 10 years of experience as a scientist in the UK biotech industry.
After a fulfilling and fast-paced career, she realised something was missing — a deeper human connection and the opportunity to support people in improving their lives in tangible, lasting ways.
Today, she is an EMCC EIA-accredited Health & Performance Coach, high-achieving women sustain peak performance — both professionally and personally — by releasing mental overload and reclaiming clarity, energy, and a sustainable rhythm they can maintain long term.
She integrates science and coaching to guide holistic, sustainable transformation — the kind of meaningful change that starts from within and flows into every area of life.