Maria Aida Tatiana Episcopo (born 31 March 1963) is an Italian politician serving as Mayor of Foggia since 2023.
Born in Foggia, Episcopo obtained four degrees: in Physical Education from the University of L'Aquila, in Pedagogy from the Federico II of Naples, in Political Sciences from the University of Bari and a master's degree in Behavioral Psychology from the Giustino Fortunato University.
[2] From 2012 to 2014, Episcopo has been deputy mayor of Foggia and councilor for education in the centre-left junta led by Gianni Mongelli.
[3][4] At the 2023 local elections called after 18 months of extraordinary administration, Episcopo announced her candidacy for the office of Mayor of Foggia, supported by a broad progressive camp, including the Democratic Party, the Five Star Movement, the Greens and Left Alliance, Action and numerous civic lists.
[5][6] Episcopo is elected in the first round with 52.78% of the votes, thus becoming the first female mayor of the Daunian city.