Origin Editorial
Randy Townsend MPS is an established professional in the publishing industry, currently serving as the Director of Engagement at Origin Editorial since August 2023 and holding an adjunct professor position at The George Washington University since October 2020. Randy has a notable history with the American Geophysical Union, where tenure included roles such as Director of Publishing Operations and Coordinator of Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics, contributing to the reinforcement of peer review integrity and the development of key policies. Additionally, Randy was the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Ethics in Publishing and serves as the Director of Publishing Operations at the Public Library of Science (PLOS) until November 2024. Education includes a Master’s Degree in Publishing from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Journalism from Rider University.
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Origin Editorial
The official LinkedIn Company Page for Origin Editorial. Origin Editorial provides a wide variety of peer review management services as well as editorial consultation. We are the natural selection for your editorial office needs. At the core of our management philosophy is the desire to enhance the author, reviewer, editor and reader experiences. Through direct management, consultancy or training, we ensure that editorial offices work optimally at the critical points that link author, reviewer, editor and publisher. Put simply, we strive to unlock the potential every journal has to compete with the very best titles.