Francesca Mari

Francesca Mari is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, a position she has held since January 2022. She is based in Providence, Rhode Island, and also serves as a visiting lecturer at Brown University since July 2020.

Professional Background

• Freelance Writer: Prior to her current roles, she worked as a freelance writer for several prestigious publications, including the New Yorker, The Atlantic, and New York Review of Books, from November 2018 to November 2022.
• Senior Editor: She was the senior editor at The California Sunday Magazine from November 2016 to November 2018.
• Associate Editor: Her earlier experience includes serving as an associate editor at Texas Monthly from May 2012 to October 2016, where she focused on longform writing and creative storytelling.

Education

Francesca Mari graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English and American Literature and Language in 2007, after attending the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School.

Her diverse writing experience and academic background contribute to her insightful contributions to contemporary journalism.