Team Member
Ella Kurki, Editorial Assistant
Ella Kurki joined Dutton in February 2023, after starting her career at Penguin Michael Joseph in London. She loves voice and character-driven fiction with unique storytelling and unpredictable characters. On the nonfiction side, she’s interested in deeply researched stories that entertain, educate, and engage with contemporary issues. Ella has editorially contributed to Cherry Lou Sy’s…
Read MoreNora Alice Demick, Director of Marketing
Nora Alice Demick leads the marketing team and has built numerous campaigns for bestselling and award-winning authors including Marlon James, Randall Munroe, Jerry Saltz, Emma Straub, and Hernan Diaz, among others. Â
Read MoreIsabelle Alexander, Editorial Assistant
Isabelle Alexander (she/her/hers) joined Penguin Life in January 2023 assisting Meg Leder. She graduated with an International Relations B.A. from Tufts University. After working as an administrative assistant at a healthcare facility, she transitioned to the world of publishing and enjoys nonfiction books from diverse voices that interrogate the established systems of the world and…
Read MoreElizabeth Pham Janowski, Editorial Assistant
Elizabeth Pham Janowski (she/her) joined Viking in March 2023. She is the assistant to Andrea Schulz and Ibrahim Ahmad. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in history and film studies and received her master’s in journalism from Columbia University. Her passions include bold, narrative-driven histories and cultural criticism, as…
Read MorePaloma Ruiz, Editorial Assistant
Paloma Ruiz joined Viking in March 2022, assisting Wendy Wolf and Emily Wunderlich. She graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in English, and is drawn to interdisciplinary nonfiction which explores history, science, medicine, women’s health, and the environment. She also enjoys magical realism, prose-poetry, and lyrical, genre-bending narratives. She is a former research assistant…
Read MoreSabrey Manning, Editorial Assistant
Sabrey joined Portfolio in April 2023. Captivated by those who challenge the status quo, Sabrey is drawn to unconventional success stories, pioneering business and societal models, and disruptive ideas that spark transformative movements. She is fueled by a mission to publish works by change agents who share profound insights into their journeys to success in business,…
Read MoreLeila Sandlin, Editorial Assistant
Leila joined Portfolio as an editorial assistant in April 2023. She’s excited to acquire and edit idea-driven nonfiction by brilliant thinkers and innovators who change the way we see the world and amplify marginalized and underrepresented voices. She graduated from New York University with a B.A. in linguistics.
Read MoreHelen Rouner, Assistant Editor
Helen Rouner is an Assistant Editor at Penguin Press, which she joined as an Editorial Assistant in 2021.
Read MoreMegan Wenerstrom, Editorial Assistant
Megan Wenerstrom joined Sentinel in May 2022, after five years as a high school English teacher. She is interested in politics, history, education policy, and compelling investigations into the worlds of business, finance, and technology.
Read MoreRae Peckman, Designer
Rae is a Philadelphia based designer with a love for thoughtful and intentional design. They believe that good design should bring joy, clarity and hope to others. Rae holds a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design from Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Prior to joining the RISE team in 2022, they worked at Running…
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