Rachel Neumann, previously the Associate Publisher at Shambhala Publications, is moving to join Idea Architects as Director of Strategic Initiatives, Executive Editor, and literary agent, effective December 1st, 2019.
During Neumann’s tenure at Shambhala Publications, she led the significant growth of their publishing program, diversified their author base, and acquired across all imprints, including children’s, lifestyle, wellness, and spirituality. Neumann was the editor for best-selling authors Pema Chodron and Thich Nhat Hanh and was previously the Publisher of Parallax Press.
Idea Architects founder Doug Abrams said, “Rachel Neumann is a publishing superstar. We are very excited to have such a brilliant and creative new colleague to help us create a wiser, healthier, and more just world.”
Rachel Neumann added, “My work in publishing has focused on developing and elevating conversation-changing ideas. I can’t imagine a better fit than partnering with Idea Architects, whose dynamic and creative agency model is unmatched.”
Rachel will focus on bringing new authors to the agency as well as building Idea Architects collaborations with publishing and community partners.
She will be based in Berkeley and Santa Cruz, CA.
