Lisa M. Umina CEO, Publisher & Award Winning Author Lisa, not only publishes books but also enjoys a successful career as an author, motivational speaker, missionary and literary consultant. Umina´s publishing company continues to flourish by strengthening the movement of words across the international borders in order to benefit cultures and society as a whole.She has been interviewed by countless newspapers, radio and TV and has traveled the world to teach children about their purpose and how religion can positively influence their lives.
Rafaela Cruz, LLP
Rafaela Cruz Hernandez, L.L.P. Vice President & International Sales Rafaela brings much talent and expertise to HPI. Her role is expanding our office to Mexico and building retail business in Mexico and promoting HPI Internationally. Rafaela can been seen on Bionatura´s national morning program with Dr. Abel Cruz.
Kristin Maurice
Kristin Maurice Chief Editor A long-time freelance Editor for HPI, has recently been promoted to Editorial Director. Kristin came to us with a very impressive resume having worked in the publishing industry for the past 18 years for the country’s two most influential newspapers, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times She also holds a bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Master’s in Business Management.
VS Grenier
VS Grenier Editor Virginia Grenier was voted one of the Top Ten Editors of 2007 by the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll and also won Second place for your article, “Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2007. Grenier learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children’s Literature. She’s also a member of SCBWI.
Kevin Hrebik
Kevin Hrebik Editor Kevin Hrebik has a lifetime of experience in many aspects of the writing and publishing world. Starting out as a typesetter in 1975, he began writing poetry and fiction, and for several years wrote greeting cards and product texts for half a dozen publishers. Among others, he has been an assignment writer for Charisma magazine, and copyeditor for the publisher of the world-famous "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. He currently is a Doctor of Ministry student with prior degrees in Journalism, Communication, and Religion.
Marlene Marchinko
Marlene Marchinko Editor
Marlene is a retired English teacher living in
Mentor, Ohio, with her husband, John, and two wonderful children. After a rewarding 30-year career as a high school English teacher, Marlene now concentrates on volunteer work with The Red Cross and various animal rescue organizations. Her passions are traveling and finding homes for abandoned pets.
Christy Phillippe
Christy Phillippe Editor Christy has worked in the publishing industry for over seventeen years, as a managing editor, senior editor, and editorial director for various book publishers. In a wide and varied freelance career, she has written and edited hundreds of books, including several New York Times best-sellers. She holds a B.A. in theology and a master's degree in counseling psychology.
Bernita McGoldrick
Bernita McGoldrick Graphic Designer Bernita has been in the field of marketing and design for several years. Bernita holds an applied science degree in graphic and web design. She is a professional website and graphic designer for corporate and non-profit organizations. She also designs for local New York magazine publications.
Rachelle Shanahan
Rachelle Shanahan Editor & Special Events Rachelle recently joined HPI as our publishing Director. She graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a Bachelors' degree in Political Science. Rachelle is excited to bring to HPI both writing, marketing and editorial skills that will enhance the company as well as individual authors. She enjoys traveling and has lived in Middle East, but Cleveland, Ohio is always home.
Pat Salemi
Pat Salemi Assitant Editor& Special Assignments has been a general assignment reporter and columnist with Sun News since 1994 covering courts, government and education. She also has written hundreds of human interest feature articles. Pat is a native of Akron, Ohio and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Akron.
Diana Donlon
Diana Donlon (a.k.a. Diane Youngblood Donlon) Editor and Author Diana is a *three-time award winning children's author and songwriter. A former teacher to kids in preschool through high school, Diana has taught dance, music, physical education and writing. She has been involved in the publishing industry since 1997.
Rocio Gomez
Rocio Gomez Spanish Translator Rocio is a certified Technical, Scientific and Literary English<>Spanish translator and an EFL Teacher from Rosario, Argentina. She is currently attending the second year of a postgraduate course in Translation on the School of Humanities and Arts at the National University of Rosario. In addition, Rocio has been teaching General Translation I to first year students since April 2006. She also work as a volunteer translator for the International Children´s Digital Library."
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