Tara Tarpey

About Tara Tarpey

Scholarly publishing and education professional with extensive expertise in publishing, acquisitions, higher education teaching, curriculum development and consulting, program development and administration, instructional design, assessment, and program evaluation. Specialization in writing, editing, linguistics, and communications. Innovative systems thinker recognized for efficiency, productivity, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills.

Experience

1. Publishing Specialist

   Frontiers

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Contributes to the strategic development of an assigned portfolio of journals, recruiting and publishing cutting-edge scientific research from leading institutions and researchers in the US- Manages the development and commissioning of US-led themed article collections, informed by competitor and market analysis- Fosters relationships with academic Editors and leading researchers around the world, and manage daily communication to ensure the timely and on-target execution of journal content acquisition strategies- Collaborates with internal teams to identify cutting-edge research topics and leading researchers to commission for the assigned portfolio, and to ensure the success of Research Topics, including development of strategies for high-quality content acquisition in line with journal targets- Drives journal growth by meeting commissioning targets and other editorial objectives, while ensuring the quality of the projects- Utilizes Salesforce to efficiently manage data and streamline communication processes, ensuring seamless coordination among internal teams and external stakeholders for optimal project execution and performance tracking.

Education

• Vassar College

  A.B.

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Ed.M.

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  M.A.