Heather Orlando-Jerabek
(Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022)
Heather Orlando Jerabek is a graduate of the Columbia University publishing course, received an MFA in creative writing from the University of Central Florida, and a BA in English literature. She has worked with publications such as National Geographic, TV Guide Magazine, and The Florida Review in editorial and marketing roles. Most recently, Heather worked with Macmillan Publishers, coordinating publicity campaigns for numerous New York Times bestselling authors.
Mary Sasso
(Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024)
Mary Sasso is a marketing and communications professional with more than fifteen years of experience in book publishing. Currently based in Philadelphia, Mary spent more than ten years in New York where she worked at HarperCollins Publishers and DK Publishing. Mary loves working closely with authors and has developed and executed innovative marketing campaigns across a wide variety of nonfiction and fiction genres. More recently, Mary oversaw sales and marketing at a healthcare textbook publisher and managed social media and online content for a nonfiction publisher and editorial agency.
Mary has a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College, a certificate in publishing from New York University’s Summer Publishing Institute, and a certificate in copyediting from UCSD Extended Studies. Outside of work, Mary loves cooking, reading, theater, and exploring Philly’s many great parks, shops, and restaurants.
Lindsey Dunn
(Posted on Monday, July 1, 2024)
A book lover and writer, Lindsey is a seasoned communications professional with a background in product marketing, PR, and publishing. With nearly ten years of experience in marketing, Lindsey specializes in creating holistic marketing plans for her authors, ensuring that their message reaches their intended audiences. She enjoys working with authors from all walks of life, collaborating with them on building the concept and messaging behind their marketing campaigns, and seeing their books resonate with readers. Lindsey has a BA in Technical Writing from Utah State University and an MS in Digital Marketing from Liberty University. Outside of work, you can find Lindsey in the kitchen trying out a new recipe, out on a hike with her dogs, or at a café reading a good book.
Alexa Davis
(Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025)
Alexa Davis is a seasoned marketing professional with ten years of experience in sales and marketing, including nearly five years specializing in author campaigns. As a marketing and publicity manager at Amplify Publishing Group, she combines her expertise with a passion for culture, the arts, and building community to help authors amplify their voices and connect with their audiences. A book lover at heart, Alexa brings creativity and data-driven insights to craft impactful campaigns that resonate with readers. When she’s not working, she’s writing a novel of her own, embracing her love of storytelling in every aspect of her life.
Alysson Bourque
(Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024)
Alysson is a bestselling, award-winning author with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. She began her career as a teacher after graduating from University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in elementary education. She earned a Juris Doctor law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2007 and practiced law as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana. From lesson plans, to trial briefs, to content marketing, Alysson is well versed in the writing space. With nine successful books published, Alysson loves being a part of other author’s journey and success.
Sarah Farmer
(Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024)
Sarah Farmer has an MA in publishing from the University of Roehampton, London, and a BA in English Literature. Most recently, Sarah was a publicity executive with Hachette Children’s UK where she worked with multiple New York Times bestselling children’s and YA authors. She believes the publishing industry should create a book for every child and reader and actively works toward that goal with every campaign. When she isn’t at her desk, she can likely be found in the audience of a theatre performance, listening to an audiobook with her cats, or enjoying an iced americano in a local café.
Jen Miller
(Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023)
Jen has loved reading and writing since she was a kid and always wanted to work with books, so she is very excited to work with Amplify Publishing Group! She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BA in English and minors in Creative Writing and Sociology. She is currently pursuing her MA in English Literature with a Publishing Certificate from George Mason University. When she’s not reading, she’s probably writing poetry, crocheting, or going on a hike!
Joseph Klammer
(Posted on Wednesday, November 6, 2024)
Before joining Amplify Publishing Group, Joseph worked as a bookseller, shipping supervisor, and copy editor with bookstores throughout Los Angeles and interned as a marketing and editorial assistant. As the Retail Specialist with APG, he helps with all phases of retail and distribution, working directly with authors, retailers, and organizations to get books to their final destination–the customer.
Joseph graduated from The New School in NYC with a BA in Creative Writing and holds a Certificate in Professional Editing from UC Berkeley. Now living in his home city of Pittsburgh, PA, Joseph spends his time outside of work writing fiction, essays, and articles when he’s not browsing used book stores for vintage Grove Press paperbacks.
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