Mara Leibowitz

Mara Leibowitz is a seasoned professional in the fields of education, film, and content development, currently serving as a Senior Editor, Project Manager, and Visual Content Expert at Cornelsen Verlag GmbH since March 2005. Expertise includes conducting workshops on the use of film in education, as well as co-training design thinking seminars aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration. Additionally, Mara has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Lecturer at TU Dortmund University, where a proseminar on engaging students through short films was developed. Previous roles include screenwriting and script editing for various media outlets, participation in the Selection Committee for the Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin, and teaching English and counseling at Jüdische Oberschule. Educational credentials include a Certificate in interactive media from dffb Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language from Simmons University, and a BA in European Cultural Studies from Brandeis University.