Patricia "Tricia" Kershaw
About Patricia "Tricia" Kershaw
Patricia 'Tricia' Kershaw is the Manager of Journals Production at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she oversees the production of scholarly journals. With over 14 years of experience in the publishing industry, she has held various editorial roles and is dedicated to producing high-quality, peer-reviewed content.
Current Role at American Society of Civil Engineers
Patricia Kershaw currently serves as the Manager of Journals Production at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 2021. In this role, she oversees the production of approximately 37,000 pages across 258 issues of ASCE's scholarly journals annually. Kershaw actively engages with authors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, peer-reviewed content, contributing to the integrity and reputation of ASCE's publications.
Previous Experience at American Society of Civil Engineers
Kershaw has held multiple positions at the American Society of Civil Engineers. She worked as a Senior Production Editor from 2016 to 2018 and as a Managing Editor from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Production Editor from 2015 to 2016 and as an Assistant Manager in Journals Production from 2018 to 2019. Her extensive experience at ASCE highlights her expertise in managing the production of scholarly content.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Kershaw earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from American University, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia between 1999 and 2002. Kershaw has over 14 years of experience in the publishing industry, focusing on high-quality, peer-reviewed content, which complements her academic background.
Career History in Publishing
Before her current role, Kershaw worked at Study.com as a Writer/Content Editor from 2008 to 2015. She also operated as a Freelance Writer from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in her career, she spent ten years at the National Academy of Sciences as a Research/Senior Program Associate from 1995 to 2005. This diverse career path has equipped her with a broad skill set in writing, editing, and content management.