Bruce Austin

Bruce Austin is RIT Press’s Director. His academic training is in mediated communication. Before coming to the Press, he was Professor and Chair of the Department (now School) of Communication for 15 years. His writing ranges from scholarly research on the audiences for theatrical motion pictures to journalistic reporting on antiques for a number of periodicals.
Marnie Soom

Marnie Soom is RIT Press’s Design and Marketing Specialist, a position she has held since 2005. In addition to designing four to six printed books annually, she manages the Press’s social media and oversees ebook file production. Marnie has a BFA in Graphic Design and an MS in Print Media, both from RIT.
Laura DiPonzioHeise

Laura DiPonzio Heise (BS, University of Rochester; MS, Rochester Institute of Technology) is RIT Press’s Business Manager. Contact Laura for sales, marketing, customer inquiries, book promotions and launches, or to connect with Press authors.