Penguin Publishing Group
Elizabeth Vinson, Editorial Assistant
Elizabeth Vinson (she/her) joined the Berkley team in December 2023, after starting her career in children’s books. She acquires romance of the dreamy and sizzling varieties, fantasy with a strong romantic or historical angle, and fresh, inventive historical fiction. In every genre, she’s looking for stories with strong, compelling voices, New Adult or Gen-Z appeal, and…
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Genni Eccles (she/her) joined Berkley in 2023, after cutting her teeth at independent bookstores in North Carolina and New York. She acquires heartfelt contemporary romance, tongue-in-cheek historical romance, and she is also interested in select speculative stories with a strong feminist bent. Her upcoming projects include Now That We Don’t Talk by Rachel Pologe and That Scandalous Summer by Shana…
Read MoreBrian 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 completion of the Columbia Publishing Course and graduation from Skidmore College with a B.A. in English and psychology.
Read MoreAnu Roy-Chaudhury, Associate Editor
Anu Roy-Chaudhury joined Portfolio in 2025, where she acquires books for both the Portfolio and Thesis imprints. She is interested in expert-driven works across economics, psychology, and technology as well as prescriptive books aimed at simplifying and enriching our lives. She’s particularly passionate about amplifying the voices and stories of underrepresented and minority groups in…
Read MoreKelly 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, Senior 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 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 Montclair…
Read MoreCatherine Morrissette, Publicity Assistant
Catherine joined Portfolio in 2024 as a publicity assistant. She is passionate about books that challenge the status quo and encourage readers to think beyond themselves, and subject matters related to international affairs, business, psychology, and technology. Originally from Maine, she completed the Columbia Publishing Course and graduated from Brown University with degrees in English…
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,…
Read MoreThesis: Serious Nonfiction with a Strong Point of View
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.
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