Paula Rettl
About Paula Rettl
Paula Rettl is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Università Bocconi and has extensive experience in policy analysis and research across various international organizations.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Paula Rettl has served as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School since 2023. Her role involves teaching and conducting research in the field of business, with a focus on the intersection of political science and governance. She is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and engages with students and faculty in various academic initiatives.
Previous Experience in European Policy
Prior to her current role, Paula Rettl worked as a Programme Assistant at the European Policy Centre in 2014 for one month in the Brussels Area, Belgium. She also held positions at the OECD, including a Public Policy & Advice role in 2017 and a Research Assistant position in the Development Center from 2014 to 2015. These experiences contributed to her understanding of European policy frameworks.
Academic Background and Education
Paula Rettl has an extensive academic background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Universidade Estadual de Campinas from 2008 to 2013. She then studied at Sciences Po, achieving a Master in European Affairs from 2013 to 2015. Subsequently, she pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science and Government at Università Bocconi from 2017 to 2023.
Research and Teaching Roles
Before joining Harvard Business School, Paula Rettl worked as a Research Associate at Università Bocconi from 2020 to 2023. She also served as a Visiting Assistant in Research at Yale University from 2021 to 2022. These roles involved conducting research and contributing to academic projects in political science and governance.
International Experience and Internships
Paula Rettl has gained international experience through various internships and positions. She worked as a Research Intern at the United Nations University - CRIS in 2014 in Bruges, Belgium, and held a Junior Policy Analyst position at the OECD in 2016 in Paris, France. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen from 2010 to 2011.