Maxine Anderson
About Maxine Anderson
Maxine Anderson is an editor at ITHAKA, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in editorial roles and holds degrees in English, Creative Writing, and Latin American Studies.
Work at ITHAKA
Maxine Anderson has been serving as an Editor at ITHAKA since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing collections and acquiring academic books, journals, and primary sources for JSTOR. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within the organization, including Associate Editor from 2019 to 2022 and Licensing Associate from 2018 to 2019. Anderson began her journey at ITHAKA as a Content Development Intern in 2018, where she gained foundational experience in editorial work.
Education and Expertise
Maxine Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from Emory University, which she attended from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Publishing at New York University in 2012. Her educational background supports her strong expertise in digital and print editorial work.
Background
Maxine Anderson has a diverse background in editorial roles across various organizations. She worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Oregon from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as an Editorial Intern at Dissent Magazine in 2014 and as an Intern at The New Press in 2012. She also served as a Technical Assistant at Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) from 2015 to 2016 and as a Bookseller at Book Culture from 2013 to 2015.
Freelance Services
In addition to her editorial roles, Maxine Anderson offers freelance copy editing and proofreading services. This work complements her extensive experience in both digital and print editorial environments, allowing her to assist a variety of clients with their content needs.