For Immediate Release — October 2, 2024
ECPA names 25 industry Emerging Leaders for PubU scholar & mentor program
Emerging Leader scholars will participate in ECPA PubU, November 13-14 in Chicago, and be matched with an industry mentor for year-long mentorship
TEMPE, ARIZ., OCT. 2, 2024 – ECPA has announced the recipients of the Emerging Leader scholarship and mentorship program for ECPA PubU – the industry’s training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals, taking place in the Chicago area on November 13-14.
Nominations were made by Christian publishing companies to invest in the emerging leaders in their organizations. Since 2016, 128 emerging leaders have gone through the program, adding now an additional 25 professionals from 18 companies.
“Every year it is encouraging to see the class of professionals nominated by their companies,” stated ECPA president Jeff Crosby. “This year, there are those who are new to their career, along with those who have extensive professional experience in other industries. But all are freshly starting out their careers in Christian publishing and their companies are investing in their promise as an industry leader.”
Jamie Lapeyrolerie, editor for WaterBrook and Multnomah and veteran leader on the ECPA PubU Brain Trust, is the coordinator of this year’s Emerging Leader program. She will match each emerging leader with an industry mentor for the coming year. Jamie has developed two sessions specifically for the scholars, who will meet together the morning PubU begins on November 13. She says: “I’m thrilled about how this year’s scholar program has come together. From all the wonderful nominees who will be a part of the program to the industry professionals that will be sharing their wisdom during the two sessions, this is going to be another incredible year.”
ECPA presents the 2024 PubU class of Emerging Leader scholars:
Abby Beatson
Publishing Coordinator
Passion Publishing
In Christian publishing: 1 year
Amy Beevers
Editor
CLC Publications
in Christian publishing: 2 years
Autumn Prentzas
Digital Marketing Manager
New Growth Press
in Christian publishing: 8 years
Deidra Riggs
Literary Agent
Embolden Media Group
in Christian publishing: 1 year
Elena Brewer
Office and Events Coordinator
InterVarsity Press
in Christian publishing: 1 year
Eva Pankratz
Publicity Coordinator
InterVarsity Press
in Christian publishing: less than 1 year
Rev. Dr. Jacob Corzine
VP of Publishing
Concordia Publishing House
in Christian publishing: 1 year
Jason Karpf
Acquisitions Editor
Elk Lake Publishing
in Christian publishing: 3.5 years
Joanna Hodges
Paid and Earned Media Specialist
The Good Book Company
in Christian publishing: 1 year
Joyce Li
Editorial Specialist
Moody Publishers
in Christian publishing: 3 years
Joylanda Jamison
Associate Literary Agent
Embolden Media Group
in Christian publishing: 3 years
Kaitlin Hakes
Marketing and Customer Service Associate
CLC Publications
in Christian publishing: 1 year
Katelyn Van Kooten
Acquisitions Associate
Baker Publishing Group
in Christian publishing: 4 years
Kathy R. Green
Associate Literary Agent
Embolden Media Group
in Christian publishing: 3 years
Kerry Ray
Director of Publishing
YM360
in Christian publishing: 3 years
Kristen Padilla
Acquisitions Editor
B&H Academic
in Christian publishing: 1.5 years
Lindsay John Kennedy
Marketing and Business Development Manager
Lexham Press
in Christian publishing: 5 years
Makayla Payne
Publicity and Social Media Coordinator
InterVarsity Press
in Christian publishing: 1 year
Mytecia Myles
Associate Literary Agent / Author Development
Embolden Media Group
in Christian publishing: 3 years
Nate Miller
Editor
Harvest House Publishers
in Christian publishing: 2 years
Olivia Tingley
Marketing Coordinator
Paraclete Press
in Christian publishing: 3 years
Sarah Cross
Marketing & Sales Associate
Kregel Publications
in Christian publishing: less than 1 year
Steven Rogers
Financial Manager
Elk Lake Publishing
in Christian publishing: 3.5 years
Taylor Stamps
Editor III, Adult / Discipleship Resources
David C Cook
in Christian publishing: 4.5 years
Temi Noah
Associate Content Developer
Publishing in Color
in Christian publishing: 1 year
ECPA PubU returns to an in-person event in 2024, and includes over 40 sessions and master classes, taught by 60+ industry leaders, in training tracks for industry professionals in Design, Editorial, Marketing, Publicity, Production & Operations, and an afternoon Children’s Book Summit.
This year marks not only ECPA’s 50th anniversary, but the 20th year that the ECPA PubU program has offered specific training to the industry’s publishing professionals at all levels.
Registration is open at ECPAPubU.org and early bird rates have been extended for one more week until this Friday, October 4. For every five registered, the sixth person is free. Act now to take a part in this remarkable training event, unique to Christian publishing.
About ECPA PubU
ECPA PubU has delivered training, connection, networking and inspiration to the industry’s frontline practitioners since 2004. Industry leaders develop the program to invest in the expertise of their colleagues, and train up the next generation of leaders. For more information, visit ECPAPubU.org.
About ECPA
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org
Media Contacts:
Jeff Crosby, ECPA President, jcrosby@ecpa.org or 630-989-0222
Sheri Toomb, Communications Manager, stoomb@ecpa.org or 480-966-3998 ext. 104
