Rachel Zugschwert

Rachel Zugschwert is an experienced marketing executive with a robust background in the publishing industry. Currently serving as EVP of Marketing at Lerner Publishing Group since January 2018, Rachel previously held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing at 1517 Media, where responsibilities included driving sales for a children's trade imprint. Rachel's earlier roles included Marketing Manager at Consortium Book Sales & Distribution and Atria Books, where impactful strategies led to significant increases in brand awareness and engagement. With a Master's degree in Publishing from Pace University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Southern Adventist University, Rachel's expertise encompasses strategic marketing, social media management, and consumer outreach across multiple publishing contexts.