Kristin Kiser, President & Publisher of Workman Running Press Group at Hachette Book Group, actively advances LGBTQ+ inclusion by serving as Executive Sponsor of the Pride Employee Resource Group. She regularly advises the group’s Co-Leads, participates in learning sessions, and champions their initiatives at the executive level. Kristin is instrumental in developing a proposal to increase LGBTQ+ representation in the company’s publishing catalogue, advocating for more queer voices. She also amplifies Pride ERG events, including the Pride in Writing author series. Through her publishing leadership, Kristin has brought important LGBTQ+ stories to readers, such as Seema Yasmin’s The ABCs of Queer History. Additionally, she leads efforts to expand Spanish-language publishing, ensuring diverse and inclusive rosters. As an Advisory Board Member for Tree House Books, she supports literacy outreach for underserved children in Philadelphia, demonstrating her commitment to broadening access to diverse stories.
