Contacts

Ruth Stitt
Management, Organizational Behaviour, Organization Studies, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics & Society, Business Skills
ruth.stitt@sagepub.co.uk 

I first joined Sage as an Editorial Assistant on the Business and Management team back in 2010. I then left to become a Commissioning Editor at Macmillan Education and then worked as a freelance editor for several years. In 2018, I re-joined the Business and Management team at Sage and now work as a Senior Commissioning Editor. I really enjoy working closely with authors and doing market research. I am keen to hear from authors who are interested in writing textbooks and passionate about teaching. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, running and spending time with family and friends.

Amy Mitchell she/her
Marketing, Strategy, International Business, Digitalization, Technology & Information Systems, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Business Research Methods
amy.mitchell@sagepub.co.uk

I began my career at Wiley Blackwell working on Psychology reference books before moving to specialist publisher Kogan Page, where I gained subject knowledge by developing manuscripts and commissioning my own list of books in business, finance and operations. I now work on Sage’s inspiring Business and Management list where I love speaking to academics who are passionate about creating new textbooks which enable students and lecturers to thrive. Please get in touch if you have an idea you’d like to discuss! 

Susannah Trefgarne
susannah.trefgarne@sagepub.co.uk

I have been commissioning in counselling, psychotherapy and coaching for Sage since 2007, prior to which I worked at publishers including Routledge and Zed Books. I am passionate about collaborating with authors to create resources that support trainees and practitioners and contribute to the development of theory and practice in the helping professions. I also work part-time as a psychotherapist in private practice. To get our publishing updates, follow me on X/Twitter @SusannahTref.

James Clark
Initial Teacher Education (Primary and Secondary), Teacher CPD (all ages), Education Studies, HE Policy & Practice, Educational Research Methods, Educational Leadership
james.clark@sagepub.co.uk

I’ve been commissioning Education books at Sage for over a decade. Working with authors who want to help people become better teachers, or to understand what underpins high-quality teaching and learning is an immensely rewarding experience and I feel privileged to work with a range of brilliant authors and terrific people across the discipline.

Amy Thornton she/her
Professional Learning books for teachers and Early Years professionals; Initial Teacher Education textbooks (Early Years, Primary, Secondary and FE) for the Learning Matters imprint
amy.thornton@sagepub.co.uk

I have been an Editor on the education list at Sage since 2012. Working with authors is the best part of my job. I enjoy developing book projects, sharing successes, and supporting authors through challenges. I am always keen to learn more about the ever-changing world of teacher training, early years and education. I value the time I spend talking to and visiting teachers and teacher trainers. Often, it’s the informal conversations that lead to great book ideas. I live in Devon and am most happy walking on coastal paths, moors or beaches with family and friends.

Rhoda Ola-Said she/her/hers
rhoda.olasaid@sagepub.co.uk

With strong commercial awareness and a deep passion for impactful books, I am thrilled to be the commissioning editor for textbooks and academic works that explore the intricacies of social issues and social change and enrich our understanding of society. I am particularly passionate about books that consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and those that focus on decolonising the curriculum. If you have a book idea in any of my areas of expertise, I would love to hear from you!

Laura Walmsley she/her/hers
laura.walmsley@sagepub.co.uk

I joined Sage in 2013, working across health and social care before settling as a commissioning editor on our fantastically vibrant nursing and health lists. Working with authors passionate about nurse education and shaping the next generation of confident, skilled professionals is a real privilege. Whether an experienced or first-time author, if you are interested in writing or have ideas for a new text, I’d love to hear from you.

Andrew Malvern he/him/his
andrew.malvern@sagepub.co.uk

I publish textbooks in Politics and IR. My passion for these subjects stems from studying PPE at Warwick, and I haven't been able to shake it off since! After university, I moved into academic publishing and joined Sage having previously commissioned Politics textbooks at Palgrave. I am lucky to really enjoy my work - every day I speak with passionate researchers and teachers, and read books on subjects I love. It's a privilege to be involved in publishing the next generation of Politics and IR textbooks. And I would love to hear from you if you are interested in writing or have any ideas on how a new text could look.

Amy Maher she/her 
Social and Developmental Psychology
amy.maher@sagepub.co.uk

I have worked at Sage since 2007 across a wide range of disciplines and now lead the Psychology Books team. I enjoy working with authors to create books that are invaluable to students or that move the discipline forward. I believe that book projects are collaborations reliant on relationships. Therefore, I am keen to hear from people interested in writing and it doesn’t need to be a fully formed idea. In fact, it’s the thinking through I like best. When not working, I’ll be cooking or eating mostly.

Janka Romero she/her
Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Applied Psychology, Individual Differences
janka.romero@sagepub.co.uk

I joined Sage as a Senior Commissioning Editor for Psychology in 2022, having previously commissioned psychology books at Cambridge University Press. I am passionate about the role of psychological science in understanding and improving people's lives, and my focus is on undergraduate textbooks that combine cutting-edge research, contemporary approaches, and engaging pedagogy to support student learning for the next generation of psychologists. I love to hear from potential authors, so please contact me directly by email or on Bluesky: @jankaromero.bsky.social

Kate Keers she/her/hers
kate.keers@sagepub.co.uk

I have been at Sage since 2009 and have worked across a range of subject lists. I am currently Publisher for Research Methods and Study Skills and have a broad range of interests from quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, to academic writing, critical thinking, digital literacy, and student wellbeing. I am keen to hear from authors about new writing ideas, especially about books for students. Outside of work, I enjoy long-distance running and dancing. I’m also a keen, but amateur, DIYer and never happier than when I have a good book to read. Follow me on X/Twitter @Kate_Keers.

Charlotte Bush she/her
charlotte.bush@sagepub.co.uk

I joined Sage’s Research Methods team in 2018 as an Editorial Assistant, working across a range of titles spanning quant, qual and everything in between. After a secondment as a Development Editor, working on books across Business & Management, Nursing, and Psychology, I re-joined the Research Methods team as Commissioning Editor. Research, and knowing how to do it well, ethically, and equitably, matters – so please do reach out if you have a book idea or are interested in writing. Outside of work, you can find me sewing, singing or tackling my ever-growing unread shelf. Follow me on Bluesky ‪@charlottebush.bsky.social