Clara Colonna is a PhD Candidate at Utrecht University in agri-food regulation. Her research focuses on degrowth in relation to EU agri-food law.

Since 2020, Clara developed her expertise in EU agri-food policies and legislation. Prior to joining Utrecht University, Clara worked in French and European Public Affairs as well as in Food Regulatory Affairs. 

Clara studied French law, EU law and International law at Paris-East Créteil University (UPEC), Maastricht University and Paris-Panthéon-Assas University. She also studied Food Science and Food Regulation at Wageningen University.