Bridget (she/her) is an Operations Manager at the future of agency. With more than eight years of experience in book publishing at Penguin Random House and most recently HarperCollins, she has worked on bestselling titles and special editions by authors including J.R.R. Tolkien, Julia Quinn, Tessa Bailey, and Lee Child. Bridget specializes in project management, sales strategy, market analysis, and inventory management, and is known for building efficient systems that support both sales and creative teams. She earned her B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina and has also worked as a part-time indie bookseller. As a lymphoma survivor, Bridget is passionate about meaningful work and brings optimism and resilience to every new challenge. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time with her dog Zuzu, improving her knitting skills, and tackling the daily crossword.