Deborah Sáenz
Acquisitions and Developmental Editor, NavPress
EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM 2025
Sessions will be offered especially for the 2025 class of Emerging Leader scholars who are recipients of the PubU scholarship and mentorship program.
SESSION ONE | Friday, October 31 | 12 pm central
Meet, Greet, and Dream: Building Connection and Vision for the Road Ahead
We will kick off this year’s program with a fun welcome session over Zoom. You will meet your fellow emerging leaders, get to know one another, and set the stage for an inspiring year ahead.
SESSION TWO | Friday, November 14 | 3 pm central
Making the Most of Your Mentor Relationship
A great mentoring relationship can be a game-changer for your growth and leadership journey. In this session, we’ll hear firsthand from a former mentee about what made their mentoring experience valuable and what pitfalls to avoid. You’ll walk away with practical tips and fresh inspiration to make the most of your Emerging Leaders mentoring experience.
Deborah Sáenz
Acquisitions and Developmental Editor, NavPress
Krista Clayton
Director of Publicity, InterVarsity Press
Isabella Graunke
Senior Publicist, Tyndale House Publishers
EMERGING LEADER COORDINATOR
Deborah Sáenz
Deborah Sáenz is an acquisitions and developmental editor for NavPress, specializing in Christian non-fiction. She has worked in book publishing for 15 years as a marketer, collaborator, and editor. She received a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and a certificate in manuscript editing from the University of Chicago. Deeply committed to elevating underrepresented voices, her passion lies in collaborating with authors of color and helping to increase BIPOC representation in traditional publishing. Originally from the U.S.-Mexico border town of Laredo, Texas, she currently resides in San Antonio.
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors:
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