Joe has been a business development professional in the publishing and software industries since the early 2000s, holding positions at Pearson, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Bibliotheca, and Plotagon, and has extensive experience with negotiating international content licensing deals. Along the way, he learned to write, pitch, present, and sell. Joe is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Brandeis University. He’s a fan of historical thrillers, classical & jazz music, tasty food, and Oxford commas.

A native of Minneapolis, Marie started her advertising career at Bozell before moving into advancement marketing for nonprofits and higher education. Her varied experience has included print, digital, and events for Mass Audubon as well as Harvard, Tufts, and Simmons Universities. She appreciates good copy married with beautiful design. Marie holds a B.A. from Marquette University and an M.Ed. from Lesley University. She enjoys binging 80s movies, even if they don’t always hold up.