Penguin Publishing Group
Daphne Ming Durham, Executive Editor
Daphne Ming Durham joined Putnam in 2023 from MCD / Farrar, Straus & Giroux and publishes genre-blurring fiction with sharp edges, diverse perspectives, and spiky protagonists. She loves voice-driven, surprising novels that readers might devour in one sitting, but come away having learned something—vivid, gripping stories that upend familiar tropes and push boundaries in crime,…
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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 MoreIsabelle Alexander, Assistant Editor
Isabelle Alexander (she/her/hers) joined Penguin Life in January 2023 assisting Meg Leder and Amy Sun. 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…
Read MoreLeila Sandlin, Assistant Editor
Leila joined Portfolio 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 to amplify marginalized and underrepresented voices. She graduated from New York University with a BA in linguistics. Before moving to New York, she lived in Jackson Hole,…
Read MoreMegan Wenerstrom, Associate Editor
Megan joined Sentinel in 2022, drawn to big ideas that push boundaries and inspire new perspectives. Her authors span a diverse range of thinkers—entrepreneurs, philosophers, environmentalists, tech experts, activists, and even cowboys —bringing fresh insights to readers. Before publishing, Megan’s career began as a public school teacher, where she cultivated her talent for sparking curiosity and meaningful dialogue.
Read MoreEmi Ikkanda, Executive Editor
Emi Ikkanda is an Executive Editor acquiring nonfiction and select fiction projects at Tiny Reparations Books, Dutton, and Plume at Penguin Random House. She previously worked at Seal Press at Hachette, and Spiegel & Grau at Random House. She publishes a diverse list of award-winning, bestselling, and culturally relevant books. Over the years she has edited #1 New…
Read MoreLydia Yadi, Senior Editor
Lydia loves publishing books for ambitious readers who are curious about how to do their best work and live well. She’s interested in fresh perspectives and prescriptive books on success, careers, female empowerment, psychology, self-help, and entrepreneurship. She also has a soft spot for gripping narratives and memoirs about creative industries like fashion, music, and…
Read MoreNina Rodríguez-Marty, Executive Editor
Nina Rodríguez-Marty (she/her/hers) joined Penguin Life in 2022 and publishes prescriptive and idea-driven nonfiction across self-help, personal development, psychology, and health. She gets excited about books that push traditional wellness scripts, especially by offering new takes on old problems. Her list includes brilliant experts and leaders in their field, including New York Times bestselling authors…
Read MoreCharlotte Peters, Assistant Editor
Charlotte Peters joined Dutton in 2022. She is interested in commercial and genre fiction in unique, atmospheric settings that involve gothic, fantastical elements or dark institutions, escapist rom-coms simmering in magic (literal and figurative), character-driven “traditional” fantasy, and transportive romantasy, from epic to cozy. In nonfiction, she seeks relatable pop culture-focused works that appeal to…
Read MoreMegan Wenerstrom, Associate Editor
Megan joined Portfolio in 2022, drawn to big ideas that push boundaries and inspire new perspectives. Her authors span a diverse range of thinkers—entrepreneurs, philosophers, environmentalists, tech experts, activists, and even cowboys —bringing fresh insights to readers. Before publishing, Megan’s career began as a public school teacher, where she cultivated her talent for sparking curiosity and meaningful dialogue.
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