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Heather joined Portfolio and Thesis in 2021, bringing over a decade of experience in publishing and digital marketing. She specializes in driving engagement and sales through strategic, story-driven campaigns that elevate brand narratives and connect with audiences. Heather has led several New York Times bestselling campaigns, including for The Algebra of Wealth and Wild Courage.…
Read MoreKirstin joined Penguin Random House in 2021. As senior publicity manager, Kirstin has led bestselling campaigns for the #1 New York Times bestseller The Algebra of Wealth, Power Failure, Unreasonable Hospitality, and more. Previously, she worked with an impressive range of authors, including David Rubenstein, Lulu Miller, Twyla Tharp, and Sebastian Junger. Before her career…
Read MoreMary Kate Rogers joined Portfolio in 2018. As Associate Marketing Director, Mary Kate oversees day-to-day marketing operations across Portfolio, Sentinel, Thesis, and Optimism lists. She has led New York Times bestselling campaigns for Build the Life You Want by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey; Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara; Slow Productivity by Cal Newport; and many more.
Read MoreBridget joined Portfolio in 2023 after graduating with an MA in English literature from New York University. She loves to help craft pre-order initiatives that are specific to each author’s unique audience, and she enjoys handling social media engagement and influencer analytics for the imprint. Bridget is interested in books featuring unconventional success stories, psychology,…
Read MoreJackie joined Portfolio in May 2022, bringing a robust background in digital marketing and a vibrant Texan spirit. A UT Austin graduate, she honed her skills at the University of Texas Press, working with a diverse range of books. Passionate about diverse, thought-provoking titles, Jackie has played a key role in propelling New York Times…
Read MoreStefanie joined Portfolio in 2013. Over the last decade she has led campaigns for notable authors such as Ryan Holiday, Morgan Housel, Katy Milkman, Jennifer Breheny Wallace, and others. She is passionate about working closely with authors to develop strategic publicity campaigns that leverage their platforms, grow their communities, and help their books find new…
Read MoreAmanda joined the Portfolio team in 2020. She oversees media strategy for the imprint and an immensely talented team of publicists. She has worked on many bestselling and high-profile campaigns for authors including Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, Peggy Noonan, John McWhorter, Cal Newport, Nellie Bowles, Coleman Hughes, Annie Duke, Matthew Yglesias, Bethany McLean and…
Read MoreMegan 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 MoreCasey joined Portfolio in 2024. A dedicated author advocate, she believes in the power of books to expand minds, transform behavior, and improve both our professional and personal lives. She specializes in prescriptive titles by top experts, thought leaders, and practitioners in the areas of leadership, management, workplace culture, communication, entrepreneurship, innovation, professional development, and…
Read MoreLeila 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,…
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