meet the team
CEO
Alicia Wilcox
Alicia is someone who turns words into impact. A psychology graduate from Fordham with entrepreneurial training from Stanford, Alicia built the Services Division of Punctuate over the last 6 years serving as Senior Copywriter for clients such as Ritz Carlton, Wayfair, Westin Hotels, and Urban Outfitters. Alicia blends unconventional storytelling with data-driven strategy to deliver measurable results that leave life-long impacts on audiences.
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR
Jamie Ryu
A NYU Comparative Literature graduate, Jamie honed her craft at literary powerhouses Macmillan and HarperCollins before paving her own path in publishing. At Punctuate she commands multiple roles in the literary works development and production process. And, through a "First Look" partnership with her press, Contrarian Publishing, Jamie and Punctuate leverage their unique blend of traditional and indie publishing to allow each title to make waves in the market.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Deborah Brosseau
Deborah has been at the forefront of audience development across arts, entertainment, lifestyle, and nonprofit sectors. Her experience encompasses Big 5 publishing houses, award-winning theatre companies, globally recognized recording artists, iconic production firms, and impactful social service agencies. Deborah's ability to communicate with authenticity, clarity, and an empathetic understanding of her audience has been the cornerstone of her successful audience-building campaigns.
ART DIRECTOR / BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Corey Ciszek
Corey is a Creative Director, Art Director and Designer whose experience in advertising and marketing has been with agencies such as Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, DDB and BBDO, delivering results for brands such as Dewars, MillerCoors, CNN, Nintendo, and Coca-Cola. Corey has been awarded 4 Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, and Communication Arts, including a recent Emmy. Corey strives to build things with an eye towards accessibility and beautifully quirky at the same time.
CMO / CO-CHAIR OF DEVELOPMENT [ ]
Samantha Rose Baldwin
As CMO of Punctuate Media and Co-Chair of Development for Punctuate Studios, Samantha Rose Baldwin leads with a marketing-focused approach, applying insights gained from her extensive production experience across Max, Hulu, Netflix, and the independent film space. Baldwin's producer credentials showcase her commitment to being intricately involved in every project she touches. Additionally, her PR background enhances her ability to shape compelling narratives both on screen and in the marketplace for Punctuate.
CHARACTER / STORY DEVELOPMENT
Olivia Langford
HEAD OF CREATIVE /. CO-CHAIR OF DEVELOPMENT [ ]
Jason Clevering
Jason has been creatively influential in multiple product sectors of marketing, advertising, design, and branding for Fortune 500 companies such as Nike, Fortune Brands, Unilever, Estée Lauder as well as entertainment entities the likes of Twentieth Century Fox, Columbia Studios, and Warner Bros. For more than a decade, Jason was a highly sought after fashion/advertising photographer for clients such as Vogue, Desigual, Harry Winston, and Lacoste. Additionally, Jason is the visionary mind behind the creation of the first release of Punctuate Press, Continuity by Bonnie Clevering: Life Beyond the Credits.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Victoria S. Crosby
With over two decades of experience and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Olivia brings unparalleled psychological insight to Punctuate. Olvia's extensive background as a Clinical Director and therapist enables her to craft authentic, multi-dimensional characters and psychologically nuanced narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. Olivia translates her experience with individuals facing various mental health issues into compelling character journeys.
With 15 years of traditional publishing experience and a decade of self-publishing expertise, Victoria brings an enormous amount of knowledge and understanding of what is necessary to deliver a project to readers and audiences around the world. She has worked with clients as varied as NASA, Amazon, USA Today, TEDx, and the United Nations. After 350+ clients, 6 award-winning authors, and numerous film productions, Victoria now brings her immense creativity and insight to the entire slate of projects produced in all divisions of Punctuate.