Derek Wiebke

Derek Wiebke is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as a Senior Communications Specialist at Macmillan Learning, where responsibilities include managing a corporate intranet for over 700 employees and creating engaging content. Prior experience includes roles as a Communications Specialist, where Derek developed expertise in copywriting and distilling complex topics for diverse audiences, and as a Marketing Intern at Farrar, Straus and Giroux, contributing to the launch of the imprint's TikTok account. Derek also served as Communications Officer on the Board of Directors for Project Open Books, Inc., enhancing marketing efforts to promote LGBTQIA+ affirming literature. Educational achievements include a Master of Arts from Yale University and another from the University of Washington, complemented by a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, with a strong research focus on ecocriticism and inclusive education practices.