People 10/31

Christine Dunbar is promoted to editorial director, succeeding Eric Schwartz.

The Convergent imprint will join Harmony and Rodale. According to a release, “All three imprints will work together to execute a shared strategy—to publish books that help people live better in all areas of their lives—while each imprint maintains its distinct mission and readership.”

Convergent editorial director Derek Reed will report to Harmony, Rodale president Theresa Zoro. SVP, deputy publisher Gail Gonzales will work across the imprints, along with publishing manager Claire Readie.

Cindy Murray is named vp, senior director of publicity for Harmony, Rodale Books, and Convergent. Deputy director Steven Boriack, senior publicist Alisse Goldsmith-Wissman, assistant director of publicity Ray Arjune, and publicity manager Kelly Doyle will report to her.

Jessalyn Foggy is promoted to senior director of marketing for Harmony, Rodale Books, and Convergent, with senior manager Rachel Tockstein, marketing manager Jonathan Sung, marketing associate Anna Hayes, marketing associate Elizabeth Groening, and marketing assistant Keilani Lum as direct reports.

GB Tran has joined as a designer.