People 10/26

Cindy Murray has been named vp, senior director of publicity, marketing and brand strategy for the Harmony Rodale imprints. She will transition from her role as publicity and marketing director for the Christian publishing program.

Vandana Patel will join as chief financial officer on October 30. She was previously CFO at Topix Media Lab.

Newly reporting to Patel are SVP, finance John Quinn; director, financial planning and analysis Tessa Shanks; senior director, royalties and financial system Brian Alvarez; corporate controller Mary Brigante; VP business and legal affairs Peggy Garry; and VP, information technology Chris Raymond.

Laura Brown joins as executive editor. She was previously senior editor at Park Row Books.

Maria Mercado has been promoted to senior designer, trade creative services.

Kathy Dunn has been promoted to executive director, publicity, and school event strategy.

Jillian Vandall has been promoted to senior director, publicity.

Josh Redlich has been promoted to associate director, publicity and media strategy.

Kris Kam has been promoted to associate director, publicity, and DEI strategy.

Kim Small has been promoted to associate publicist.

Amelie Roberge has been promoted to associate publisher, operations, succeeding Lara Caplan, who left the company in June.

Paula Weiman is joining as agent on October 30.