Louise Zamparutti

Dr. Louise Zamparutti is an Associate Professor in the English Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She specializes in rhetorical history, public memory, and memorials, with a focus on Italian war narratives and pandemic discourse. Her work bridges literary analysis, cultural studies, and technical communication.

Education:

• PhD in English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• B.A. in Liberal Arts, Hampshire College

Research Interests:

• Public memory and monuments
• Italian post-War narratives
• Rhetorical theory and pedagogy
• Health communication during crises

Professional Background: Before academia, Dr. Zamparutti was a professional dancer/choreographer and worked as a health director, freelance translator, and writing coach. Her interdisciplinary career influences her teaching and research in technical communication and social justice pedagogy.

Grants & Funding: Research in Slovenia supported by Fulbright, University of Ljubljana, and UWL.