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Brian Borchard, Editorial Assistant
Brian joined Portfolio in November 2023. He is focused on editing and acquiring nonfiction titles from leading academics, historians, and innovators that are driven by exciting ideas and chronicle untold histories. He joined Portfolio following his graduation from the Columbia Publishing Course and Skidmore College with a B.A. in English and psychology.
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Kelly Young, Editorial Assistant
Kelly Young joined Portfolio, Thesis, and Sentinel as an Editorial Assistant in 2025. She is drawn to practical, insightful nonfiction that challenges conventional thought and sparks new ideas and ways of living. Before joining Portfolio, Kelly started her career as a copyeditor, which cemented her passion for working with innovative books that inspire readers.
Read MoreLauren Ball, Publicist
Lauren joined Portfolio in January 2023 after working in the self-publishing and music industries. She is passionate about discovering ways to connect books with their readers and has worked with multiple New York Times bestselling titles including Ethan Mollick’s Co-Intelligence and Vivian Tu’s Rich AF.
Read MoreDaniel Marx, Publicity Assistant
Daniel Marx joined the Portfolio, Sentinel, Optimism Press, and Thesis imprints as a Publicity Assistant in 2024. With a particular interest in nonfiction, Daniel loves working on titles that explore themes of race, class, global politics, and economics. Prior to joining the Publicity team, Daniel taught English in Paris and earned a master’s degree from…
Read MoreCatherine Morrissette, Publicity Assistant
Catherine Morrissette joined Portfolio in 2024 as a publicity assistant. She is passionate about books that challenge the status quo, encourage readers to think beyond themselves, and subject matters related to international affairs, business, psychology, and technology. Originally from Maine, she is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course and Brown University with degrees in…
Read MoreMegan McCormack, Editor
Megan is interested in books on infrastructure, technology, and systemic societal issues—books that challenge us to reexamine aspects of everyday life we may take for granted. She is also particularly keen to find provocative takes on feminism, gender, and relationships. Her forthcoming books with Thesis include a polemic from the creators of The War on Cars podcast,…
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Founded in 2023, Thesis is committed to publishing bold ideas that shape tomorrow’s discourse. Our imprint fosters unique perspectives, encourages intellectual diversity, and pushes the boundaries of conventional thought. Our mission: to provide a platform for voices that challenge the status quo, navigate the headwinds of ideological thought, and steer the evolution of tomorrow’s conversation.
Read MoreCarly James, Assistant Editor
Carly James (she/her) is an Assistant Editor who joined the Berkley team in 2022. She’s acquiring horror, thrillers, and suspense, and she’s particularly keen on stories with a dash of romance, supernatural elements, genre-blending, and Gen Z appeal. Carly is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied jazz vocals and urban…
Read MoreAce: Our History
Ace Books was founded in 1953 by A. A. Wyn and is the oldest continuously operating science fiction/fantasy publisher in the United States.
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