Giacomina Lapenna (born Giacomina Lapenna, December 14, 1924 - died September 30, 2013) was an Italian entrepreneur, journalist, teacher, and communication expert. She was the first woman in Italy to work in the field of public relations. In 1958, she Co-founded the National Union of Public Relations Experts, Italy. She was also a member of several international public relations organizations and of the European association of women executives.