Hello, I’m Pablo a Marca. I am a versatile researcher, educator, and editor with a PhD in Italian Studies and a strong interdisciplinary background spanning literature, media, and technology. I enjoy coordinating international projects, shaping public programming, and building collaborative networks that connect scholars, students, and cultural institutions. I’m a clear communicator who values storytelling and audience engagement, and I routinely design syllabi, digital tools, and public-facing events to explore how folklore and adaptation travel across media. Fluent in English, Italian, French, and German, I bring curiosity, methodological rigor, and a passion for making research accessible to diverse audiences.

Pablo a Marca

Hello, I’m Pablo a Marca. I am a versatile researcher, educator, and editor with a PhD in Italian Studies and a strong interdisciplinary background spanning literature, media, and technology. I enjoy coordinating international projects, shaping public programming, and building collaborative networks that connect scholars, students, and cultural institutions. I’m a clear communicator who values storytelling and audience engagement, and I routinely design syllabi, digital tools, and public-facing events to explore how folklore and adaptation travel across media. Fluent in English, Italian, French, and German, I bring curiosity, methodological rigor, and a passion for making research accessible to diverse audiences.

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Hello, I’m Pablo a Marca. I am a versatile researcher, educator, and editor with a PhD in Italian Studies and a strong interdisciplinary background spanning literature, media, and technology. I enjoy coordinating international projects, shaping public programming, and building collaborative networks that connect scholars, students, and cultural institutions.
I’m a clear communicator who values storytelling and audience engagement, and I routinely design syllabi, digital tools, and public-facing events to explore how folklore and adaptation travel across media. Fluent in English, Italian, French, and German, I bring curiosity, methodological rigor, and a passion for making research accessible to diverse audiences.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Treasurer at Brothers Grimm Society of North America
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Non-profit organization that disseminates the work of the Brothers Grimm; Compiling budget reports; Managing assets; Grant writing
Organizer - International conference on Pinocchio at Brown University & University of Cambridge
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Planned and coordinated all aspects of two international conferences with over 30 participants; Oversaw communications, logistics, scheduling, and grant management; Designed public-facing outreach events and liaised with institutional partners; Co-editing a forthcoming volume under contract with Routledge
Graduate Student Representative at Brown University, Department of Italian Studies
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed communication between graduate students and faculty; Organized meetings with graduate students to discuss topics for change
Teaching Fellow at Brown University, Department of French and Francophone Studies
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Lectured and led discussions on animal representation in fairy tales; Provided feedback on student essays and supported curriculum development
Graduate Instructor at Brown University, Department of Italian Studies
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Developed syllabi, assessments, and multimedia materials for beginner to intermediate learners; Designed and taught a seminar on Pinocchio and adaptation across media; Integrated digital tools for student engagement and text analysis
Tutor at University of Zurich, Departments of English and Italian
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Taught textual analysis, literature, and linguistics to undergraduate students; Designed an independent course on biblical narratives in literature and film
Research Assistant at University of Zurich, Departments of English and Italian
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Supported faculty research in English literature and Italian linguistics; Conducted archival work, bibliographic research, and manuscript editing

Education

Ph.D. at Brown University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
MA Italian literature and linguistics, English literature at University of Zurich
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
MA Italian literature and linguistics, English literature and linguistics at University of Zurich
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Teaching Consultant Program
January 1, 2023 - January 6, 2026
Collaborative Humanities Fellowship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Digital Humanities Proctorship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Reflective Teaching
January 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet