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United NationsEditorial Manager, UN Publications, Department of Global Communications
Nov. 2018 - Sep. 2025New York, New York, United StatesAs Editorial Manager at the United Nations headquarters in New York, I led the editorial production and global distribution of a wide range of publications and statistical products from across the UN system (eg: the UN Secretariat, UNICEF, ICJ, FAO, UNEP, UNDP, etc) that communicated the UN’s knowledge, data, mission and priorities to worldwide audiences. I oversaw and supported a diverse multicultural team that managed multilingual content, thousands of print and digital publications each year, a wide range of statistical products, and a growing number of UN-branded merchandise across platforms including Shop.un.org, the UN iLibrary, and Comtrade -- the world's most comprehensive international trade database -- ensuring consistency, accessibility, and global reach. I strengthened the UN’s publishing program and workflows through modernization, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships — increasing revenue, expanding digital access, and reinforcing the UN’s voice on peace, human rights, and development.
Penguin Random HousePublishing Consultant, Vintage Español
Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2018New York, NYWriting, editing, translating, and proofreading Spanish language projects for Vintage Español’s book program including Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House; We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico by José Andrés; and Hippie by Paolo Coelho.
Pan American Health OrganizationPublishing Consultant
Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2018Washington D.C.Wrote and edited chapters for a comprehensive guide for staff in headquarters and country offices on publishing and assisted in the creation of new publishing categories and series designs.
Hyphen HubCommunications and Events Manager
Sep. 2013Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaManage events and communications for this non profit art and technology organization that discovers, promotes, and presents emerging and established new media artists working on the vanguard of immersive, creative technologies—from augmented and virtual reality to artificial intelligence, FashionTech, bionics, robotics, and cyborgism.
The World BankEditorial Manager, World Bank Publications, External Relations
Jan. 2013 - Apr. 2017Washington D.C.In charge of the editorial planning and management of the World Bank’s publishing program with more than 150 print and digital products each year including flagship publications, academic books, practitioner volumes, numerous translated editions into the Bank’s six official languages, and non-specialist titles. Managed a team of five editors, developed and oversaw their work plans, assigned projects, and advised them on manuscript assessment and development, permissions and copyright issues, budgets, schedules, and peer review. Acted at the primary liaison with the Bank’s author and research community, advising on the development and structuring of publishing programs, projects, and related events. Developed new digital products including the Bank’s Global Delivery Initiative’s Case Study Library, the Open Knowledge Repository, the World Bank eLibrary, as well as websites, online repositories, mobile phone and tablet applications, interactive e-atlases, and podcasts. Conceived, developed, and published new books and book series including the Atlas of Global Development and The World Bank Group A to Z with companion mobile apps and augmented reality features. Hired and supervised the work of contractors and vendors, including editors, translators, graphic and infographic designers, peer reviewers, and writers. Initiated and managed co-publication relationships and contracts including those with the Agence Française de Développement and the Human Security Center. Liaised with the World Bank Infoshop bookstore on book launches and promotion of high-profile Bank titles.
The World BankCommunications Coordinator, South Sudan, External Relations
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011Washington D.C.Created and implemented a communications strategy that improved the communication of results for World Bank projects in South Sudan. Activities included: • conducting interviews in Juba and Washington with key stakeholders (government officials, non-governmental organizations, donors, UN officials, and Bank staff); • increasing engagement and communications with stakeholders in person and through weekly bulletins about results achieved and obstacles encountered; • overhauling the editorial approach and design of two Annual Reports (Sudan and South Sudan); initiating a rebranding campaign; and creating two new websites.
The World BankAcquisitions Editor, World Bank Publications, External Relations
Jun. 2003 - Dec. 2012Washington, DCManaged a publishing portfolio of more than 50 titles each year, advising World Bank authors on manuscript development and review; copyright and permissions issues; policies and procedures; budgets and schedules; sales and online metrics; marketing and social media promotion; and print and electronic dissemination. Created and managed new print and digital products including the mini-Atlas series in several languages, two editions of A Guide to the World Bank, and The Complete World Development Report Online.
Oxford University PressAcquisitions Editor, Economics, Business Publishing Group
Sep. 2001 - Jun. 2003New York, NYAcquired and managed all economics titles in the academic, professional, and college markets including those co-published with the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, and the UNDP. Select titles include: Global Competitiveness Report (with Jeffrey Sachs), Human Development Report, Arab Human Development Report, Human Security Report, the UNDP’s Global Public Goods book series (edited by Inge Kaul), AIDS and the Ecology of Poverty, and We Are Poor but So Many (by Ela Bhatt).
Oxford University PressEditor, Latin American Publishing Group
Sep. 1997 - Aug. 1999New York, NYCarried out research in Mexico and Brazil for new educational textbook series by visiting schools and conducting interviews and focus groups with Mexican and Brazilian teachers and other key people.
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