is an accomplished historian of early modern Italy whose breakthrough research fundamentally reshapes our understanding of gender, religion, and forbidden knowledge. Her extensive academic career spans prestigious Canadian institutions, including the University of Toronto and Queen's University. In early 2026, her contribution to the academic community was further solidified when she was appointed as the incoming Website Administrator for the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender (SSEMWG).
: She often explores how gendered knowledge was shared through unconventional channels. Recent work, such as her presentation "A Spy, a Sex Worker, and a Magical Practitioner," highlights her interest in gendered knowledge networks Major Publications naomi makowska