Piera Fondelli Gatteschi (1902-1985), was the Commander of the Female Auxiliary Service of the Italian Social Republic, a member of the National Fascist Party, and participated in the March on Rome. She was one of the first female soldiers in modern history.
Piera Aiello is a member of the Italian parliament (M5S). She is a witness against the Sicilian Mafia and lived in a witness-protection program for 27 years.