Portfolio Team Archives - Penguin Books

Brian Borchard, Editorial Assistant

Heather Faulls — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:21:01 +0000

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 graduation from the Columbia Publishing Course and Skidmore College with a B.A. in English and psychology.

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Anu Roy-Chaudhury, Associate Editor

Heather Faulls — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:59:30 +0000

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Kelly Young, Editorial Assistant

Heather Faulls — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:49:46 +0000

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.

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Lauren Ball, Publicist

Heather Faulls — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:59:37 +0000

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.

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Daniel Marx, Publicity Assistant

Heather Faulls — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:22:43 +0000

Daniel Marx 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 State University.

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Catherine Morrissette, Publicity Assistant

Heather Faulls — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:20:46 +0000

Catherine Morrissette joined Portfolio in 2024 as a publicity assistant. She is passionate about books that challenge the status quo, encourage readers to think beyond themselves, and subject matters related to international affairs, business, psychology, and technology. Originally from Maine, she is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course and Brown University with degrees in English nonfiction and political science.

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Heather Faulls, Senior Marketing Manager

Heather Faulls — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:57:24 +0000

Heather Faulls joined Portfolio in 2021, bringing with her over 10 years of publishing experience. She thrives in dynamic environments where creativity and strategy combine to captivate audiences and elevate brand stories. She has led bestselling campaigns for the #1 New York Times bestseller Algebra of Wealth and national bestsellers like Choose Your Enemies Wisely and Prepared. Heather also oversees the imprint’s social media channels and influencer program, delegating tasks to a talented team of marketers.

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Kirstin Berndt, Senior Publicity Manager

Heather Faulls — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:45:25 +0000

Kirstin Berndt joined Penguin Random House in 2021. As Senior Publicity Manager, Kirstin has led bestselling campaigns for the #1 New York Times bestseller 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 in publishing, Kirstin spent several years working for the US Army.

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Mary Kate Rogers, Associate Marketing Director

Heather Faulls — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:32:33 +0000

Mary 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.

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Bridget Sjoberg, Marketing Assistant

Heather Faulls — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:19:08 +0000

Bridget 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 enjoys handling social media engagement and influencer analytics for the imprint. Bridget is interested in books featuring unconventional success stories, psychology, religion, and the environment. She has assisted on the campaigns of three New York Times bestsellers— Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan, Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick, and Morning After the Revolution by Nellie Bowles.

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