Kathleen Erickson

Kathleen Erickson is a seasoned editor and manager with extensive experience in the publishing and educational sectors. Currently serving as the Managing Editor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology since July 2021, Kathleen oversees news-gathering for the Online Education Department and collaborates with a team of writers and an Editorial Board of physicians. Prior roles include Digital Publishing Intern at Harvard University, Journals Director for the American Ornithologists Union, Senior Production Editor at the Public Library of Science, and Editor-in-Chief for the Association for Humanistic Psychology. Kathleen's early career includes a position as Managing Editor at AT&T Bell Laboratories. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Library & Information Science from San Jose State University, a Professional Publishing Certificate from Stanford University, and a BLS in Linguistics and Economics from Boston University.