Mary Beth Oelkers-Keegan

Mary Beth Oelkers-Keegan is a seasoned editor with extensive experience in the publishing industry. Since July 2010, Mary Beth has served as a Senior Copy Editor at National Geographic Magazine, where responsibilities include editing children's books and managing publications for the American Diabetes Association. Prior to this role, Mary Beth operated as a freelance editor and project manager from January 2001 to July 2010, contributing to various projects for National Geographic and the American Diabetes Association. Notably, Mary Beth worked as a freelance project editor for National Geographic Children's Books from 2006 to 2010, contributing to award-winning series. Earlier in Mary Beth's career, a Senior Copy Editor position was held at Time-Life Books from 1987 to 2001. Mary Beth's educational background includes a Master's degree in English from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor's degree in English from Rutgers University - Newark.