Gabriella Costa
About Gabriella Costa
Gabriella Costa is a Graduate Associate at the Yale Center for the Study of Material and Visual Cultures of Religion (MAVCOR) and has served as an Arts Communications Strategist at the University of Michigan since 2022. She holds a Master's degree from Yale and a Bachelor's degree in Art History and English from Fordham University, with extensive experience in various roles within the arts and publishing sectors.
Current Role at Yale University
Gabriella Costa serves as a Graduate Associate at the Yale Center for the Study of Material and Visual Cultures of Religion (MAVCOR). She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the center's research and initiatives for six years. Her work involves engaging with the scholarly community and participating in projects related to material and visual cultures of religion. Gabriella also plays a role in the Yale-hosted MAVCOR Journal, a born-digital scholarly publication.
Current Position at University of Michigan
Since 2022, Gabriella Costa has been employed as an Arts Communications Strategist at the University of Michigan. In this role, she supports Michigan News and the UM Arts Initiative, focusing on enhancing communication strategies within the arts sector. Her experience in arts communication enables her to effectively promote initiatives and engage with diverse audiences.
Educational Background
Gabriella Costa holds a Master of Arts in Visual Arts, Material Culture, and Religion from Yale University, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English (Modern Concentration) from Fordham University, studying from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she attended Bergen County Academies, where she focused on Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration from 2009 to 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Gabriella Costa has a diverse work history in various roles related to arts and communications. She worked at Workman Publishing as a Special Sales Assistant and later as a Special Markets Sales Consultant. Her experience also includes positions at Edelweiss+ by Above the Treeline as a Client Success Manager and Customer Support Specialist. Additionally, she has held roles at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fordham University, and other institutions, contributing to her expertise in the arts sector.
Thesis and Research Focus
Gabriella Costa completed a master's thesis on the visual and material culture of early twentieth-century neurosurgery. This research reflects her interest in the intersections of art, culture, and history, particularly in how visual representations influence understanding in specific fields. Her academic pursuits contribute to her current work at Yale and her broader engagement with material culture.