Aija Oksman, PhD, has a diverse professional background in literature, marketing, and customer service. Currently serving as a Book Seller at Waterstones and a Social Media Coordinator for the Scottish Association for the Study of America, Aija also holds the position of Book Reviews Editor for U.S. Studies Online. Aija's previous roles include tutoring in Literary Studies at The University of Edinburgh during doctoral studies and managing author engagements at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Aija's experience spans various customer-facing and marketing roles, including at Parliament House Hotel and Saraband Books, where Aija contributed to marketing strategies and event organization. Aija holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Literature from The University of Edinburgh, along with multiple advanced degrees in English literature and publishing.