Expertise
Pan-Americanism; United States-Latin America relations; Diplomatic History; Inter-American relations
Biography
Marcella, originally from São Paulo, Brazil, was raised in Tuscany, Italy. She holds a Master’s degree with honors in Public and Cultural Diplomacy from the University of Siena. She is a Cultrice della Materia (Teaching Assistant) for the "International and Cultural History of Latin America" course in the Department of Political Science and International Relations (DISPI) at the same university. Her research focuses on Pan-Americanism and the diplomatic relations between the United States and Latin America during the 19th and 20th centuries. Fluent in Italian, Portuguese, English, and Spanish, she participated in exchange programs at the Universidade de São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) in Mexico. Beyond academia, her personal interests include cooking, movies, and exploring record stores.
Selected Publications
- Semboloni, L., and Marcella Aline Toledo. “Unveiling Cold War Dynamics in Latin America: The Camelot Project.” European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 10, no. 1 (January-April 2024): 132-143.
Courses Taught
Fall 2024
- TA: American Studies 0801: Philadelphia Arts & Culture
Spring 2025
- TA: History 0864: War and Peace
- TA: American Studies 0801: Philadelphia Arts & Culture