Marina Wondrich serves as the Director of Research and Development at KCAC, leading the development of international networks, grants, and collaborative programs in support of the center’s mission. She previously served as Executive Assistant at KCAC, managing daily operations with a focus on communications and project coordination.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology and Classical Languages from Hunter College, New York (2019), and an MPhil in Archaeology from the University of Cambridge, with a specialization in Assyriology. Her archaeological field experience in Italy and Turkey and her work with cultural heritage institutions inform her strategic approach to heritage preservation.