Josh Lancette

Josh Lancette currently serves as the Director of Publications at the Entomological Society of America, a position held since December 2024. Prior to this role, Lancette was the Managing Editor at the Infectious Diseases Society of America from March 2022 to December 2024 and worked at the Entomological Society of America in various capacities including Managing Editor and Deputy Managing Editor from May 2014 to April 2022. Notable achievements include transitioning a journal to double-anonymous peer review, leading initiatives to enhance diversity among editorial staff, and successfully increasing journal submissions. Additionally, Lancette managed the Journal of Insect Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from July 2012 to May 2014, demonstrating strong leadership during a challenging transition period. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed in 2011.