Amanda Minervini

Amanda Minervini is an Associate Professor of Italian at Colorado College, serving as Chair of the Paul F. Sheffer Fund for Roman Catholic Studies Committee and Founding Director of EGLHE (Equine-Guided Learning and Healing Experience). She holds a PhD in Italian Studies from Brown University (2013), an MA in Comparative Literature from UMass Amherst (2007), and a BA in Literature and Philosophy from Università di Bari, Italy (2002).

Her research spans Fascism studies, animal-human relations, and Italian cultural history. Key interests include:

• Political iconography and religious symbolism in Fascist Italy
• Race theory and Black Italian cinema
• Equine-assisted learning methodologies
• Documentary film analysis

EGLHE, a non-profit she founded, integrates equine interaction into education and mental health support. Recent grants include Creativity & Innovation funding for pedagogical animation projects and the Sheffer Grant for Vatican Archives research.

Teaching highlights include courses like "Voice and the NonHuman" and "Black Italian Cinema and Digital Activism". Awards include the 2023-24 Excellence in Teaching Award and multiple collaborative research grants.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with recent focus on equine studies and global challenges through literature/film. Upcoming projects include a book on Saint Francis of Assisi and Mussolini's political symbology.