Adam Levy (he/him) is the publisher of Transit Books, an independent publishing house with a focus on international literature. His authors have received the Nobel Prize in Literature and been finalists for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the International Booker Prize Prize.

Specializing in author-narrated audiobooks, Allegra Bandy (she/her) CEO and founder of ODDUA AUDIO, provides high quality productions and publications of audiobooks in primarily nonfiction and personal development genres. ODDUA AUDIO offers a “true voice” listening experience, working with authors and publishers nationally and internationally. Based in Oakland, California, Allegra provides expertise in audio engineering, editing and publishing for audiobooks, podcasts, music productions, and digital audio education. She also offers highly trained vocal abilities for radio, television, singing, narration and voiceover work, as well as vocal coaching. For the past 20 years, Allegra has developed a range of experience in the entertainment and recording industries, in K–12 and adult education, nonprofit administration, and journalism.

Becky Parker Geist (they/them) is the founder and CEO of Pro Audio Voices and AMPlify Audiobooks™, president of BAIPA, and host of the Audiobook Connection podcast. They typically work with rights-holders who have had some publishing success but aren’t reaching their full potential. By producing, distributing, and marketing audiobooks and podcasts, they create exceptional audio experiences to reach more people while providing the tools and higher royalties rights-holders deserve. Becky is also the author of five independently published books.

Betsy Miller (she/her) writes books on health and disability topics and is a retired technical writer. She co-founded Thinking Ink Press, where she handles a mix of publishing tasks including acquisitions, crowdfunding, developing special sales channels, and production management. When she’s reading for fun, Betsy likes light or cozy novels—mainly in the mystery and fantasy genres, and the occasional young adult or children’s book. She also likes jigsaw puzzles, nature walks, traveling, and tea. 

Chloe Wong (she/her) is currently a marketing manager at University of California Press, where she focuses on product discoverability and brand voice. She is chair of communications and a board member for Bay Area Women in Publishing. She started her career in publishing at Berrett-Koehler Publishers after graduating from UC Berkeley. 

Danielle Goodman (she/her) is the founder of TheGoodGood, a boutique editorial consultancy in San Francisco. She has been an independent developmental editor for fifteen years, working on New York Times bestsellers by authors in the fields of leadership, inclusion, creativity, entrepreneurship, social justice and social responsibility, sustainability, personal development, expanding consciousness, and health and wellness. She has worked with traditional and independent publishers including Hachette, Portfolio, St. Martin’s Press, Wiley, Penguin Random House, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, and Sounds True, as well as with hybrid publishers and self-published authors. Born and raised in Trinidad, Danielle lived in Miami and LA before moving to San Francisco. Her background makes her particularly interested in books that center the experiences of immigrants, people of color, and women, and that help individuals to create the space for all their identities to thrive.

David Van Ness (he/him) is a graphic design consultant and book compositor. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, he taught typesetting at the first do-it-yourself typesetting bureau in the United States; Harvard Extension sent its graphic design students to his classes to learn type. In San Francisco, he helped bring desktop publishing to maturity as a viable tool for excellent typography. In his spare time, he builds and repairs harpsichords and is president of the board of MusicSources.

Eden Julia Sugay (they/them) is currently Senior Manager of Publishing Sales at VIZ Media. Eden is also President of Bay Area Women in Publishing, where they govern committees and programs dedicated to uplifting women and nonbinary folks within the publishing industry located in the Bay Area and beyond. Eden received their BA in English creative writing from Mills College and their MFA in writing from the University of San Francisco. 

Hope Moseley (she/her) started her passion for print and graphic design her junior year of high school. She became obsessed with paper, beautiful type, and design and quickly realized this was what made her smile every morning. She continued her passion at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo studying graphic communication. After graduation she joined Hemlock Printers, one of North America’s most innovative, sustainable, and reputable print companies, as an account manager. She services all her clients with outstanding customer service and ensures every project is sought through with care.

Hugh Loveless (he/him) began in the graphic arts industry close to 30 years ago as a manager and print specialist at Xerox Corp, and he applied what he had learned at Xerox after he began work at BR Printers in 1994. BR Printers soon became the dominant print-on-demand book publisher in Silicon Valley and has remained on the cutting edge as books and technologies have evolved. It is today one of the largest book producers in the United States. Hugh has also served in advisory capacities to the inkjet printing industry with Ricoh and HP and as a digital color specialist at Xerox.

Johanna Vondeling (she/her) is founder of Vondeling Ventures, a consultancy supporting nonfiction publishers and authors. She was President and Publisher at Berrett-Koehler Publishers through December, 2022. She previously served as BK’s Vice President for International Sales and Business Development and as Vice President for Editorial and Digital, having joined the company in 2004. Before that, she worked for Jossey-Bass (a Wiley imprint), W. W. Norton, and Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. In addition to serving on the board of Bay Area Women in Publishing, she is the proud recipient of PPN’s 2020 Distinguished Service Award. 

Josh Wilson (he/him) is an editor and writer in San Francisco. He is also the publisher of The Fabulist Words & Art, an independent venue for fantastical fiction and art, plus related nonfiction, in print and digital editions.  

Katryce Campbell (they/them) is currently senior publicist at University of California Press, where they collaborate with authors across disciplines and serve on the DEIA committee with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented perspectives in the publishing industry and public conversation. Katryce received their BA in English language and literature from the University of Chicago and an MSc in literature and modernity from the University of Edinburgh. 

Kristen Tate (she/her) has been a freelance editor for a decade, helping authors transform their work from rough draft to finished book. She has a PhD in English, with a focus on publishing history, from Columbia University. She is the author of Novel Study: Decoding the Secrets and Structures of Contemporary Fiction and writes a regular newsletter full of craft advice and encouragement for authors.

Linda Ruggeri (she/her) is a bilingual (EN/SP) nonfiction editor and writer based out of Napa Valley, California, the author of Networking for Writers, and the co-author of Networking for Freelance Editors: Practical Strategies for Networking Success, which won an IBPA Silver Medal Award in 2022. Linda is the co-founder of The Networking Studio and the Argentinean nonprofit 3 Vías Creativas. When she’s not editing, she’s gardening, baking, or trying to be a fun mom, and would gladly trade any night out for a good nonfiction book and a glass of bourbon.

Liza Olmsted (they/them) is a publisher and co-founder of Thinking Ink Press, which was selected as an Innovator in the IBPA’s Innovative Voices Program in 2023 for its mission to publish fiction and nonfiction books that amplify disabled, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent voices. Drawing on their own experience as a neurodivergent person, Liza was the co-editor of The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters, a science fiction anthology featuring own-voices short stories, poems, and art on the theme of neurodivergent people encountering aliens. Would neurodiversity be an advantage in an encounter with aliens? Let’s find out!

María Jesús Aguilo (she/her) moved to California from her native Spain in 1992, after receiving a master’s in publishing from the University of Barcelona. In 1996 she joined the independently owned Berrett-Koehler Publishers, where she made several contributions over the years, including building up their subsidiary rights program, spearheading the transition to digital publishing, and creating their in-house audiobook publishing program. Recently, she joined Blue Star Press as their rights and contracts director.   

Matt Strain (he/him) has built a dynamic career at the intersection of innovation and creativity, leading teams through transformative technological shifts at companies like Apple, AltaVista, and Adobe. His work centers on the human side of innovation—exploring how technology can amplify, rather than replace, our creative intuition. With decades of experience spanning cultures, industries, and emerging technologies, Matt is an expert at bridging the gap between technical expertise and human connection. During his tenure at Adobe’s research lab, he managed the innovation pipeline and helped spearhead groundbreaking efforts to combat fake news and disinformation. In 2022 Matt founded The Prompt, a consultancy dedicated to helping leaders and teams demystify AI. His innovative work with AI has been featured in The New York Times and Forbes.

Nick Walker (any pronouns) is a leading thinker on neurodiversity, an author of both fiction and nonfiction, and a managing editor at the worker-owned indie publishing house Autonomous Press. His nonfiction work includes the influential essay collection Neuroqueer Heresies, and his fiction writing projects include the urban fantasy webcomic Weird Luck. Dr. Walker is a professor of psychology and psychedelic studies at California Institute of Integral Studies and teaches aikido at the Aiki Arts Center in Berkeley.

Nicole LoBello (she/her) is the Manager of Production and Sales Operations at Qualibre Inc., a global book brokerage company that specializes in connecting publishers to an extensive network of printers. In her role she oversees production efforts and drives efficiency within the sales process by implementing new technologies and optimized workflows. Prior to joining Qualibre, she led a team of account managers at an emerging tech company. Nicole has a passion for books and in her spare time you can find her reading the latest popular thriller or fiction novel at her local coffee shop in Jersey City.

Sarah Serafimidis (she/her) began her publishing career with North Atlantic Books in 2000, after many years in the medical data management field. After trying on a few “hats”—customer service, project editing, contracts, and more—she found her niche and has enjoyed managing subsidiary rights licensing at NAB for the past 20 years. Sarah lives in Albany with her husband and daughter and spends her free time playing guitar and singing in a couple cover bands and enjoying good food and wine with friends.

Simona Gheorghiu (she/her) is a book addict, print geek, bird lover, and travel enthusiast. She loves book production and printing challenges—problem solving manufacturing conundrums is a specialty! Give Simona a good book to read and admire, and she’s over the moon! She began her career in the development department at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where she went on press for the annual report and was hooked to CMYK offset printing. From there she worked at HarperCollins and eventually found her calling in sales and production at Asia Pacific Offset.  For the last 20 years she has had the opportunity to work on many diverse projects and is excited to share her expertise with the members of PPN.