James L. Phelan

James L. Phelan is the Director of Development at The New Press. James previously served as Managing Director at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) from May 2018 to August 2019, where they were responsible for securing $460,000 to meet earned revenue targets and raising $625,000 from individual gifts, government grants, corporate underwriting, and major donors. Prior to that, they were an Independent Consultant from April 2016 to May 2018 and the Director, Development & Communications at Equality Now from September 2014 to March 2016. Phelan began their career as the Deputy Director, External Relations at Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA from January 2010 to August 2014.

James L. Phelan holds a Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Globalization & the Environment from Humboldt State University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, James'story from Carroll College.

Some individuals on their team include Blanche Norman - Senior Development Officer, Andres Valcarcel - Development Assistant. Some of their coworkers include Marc Favreau - Director of Editorial Programs, Fran Forte - Senior Director of Production, and Derek Warker - Publicity Manager. James L. Phelan reports to Diane Wachtell, Executive Director.