Kimberly Meilun
About Kimberly Meilun
Kimberly Meilun is an Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House, with a diverse background in research, law, and publishing.
Current Title and Role at Penguin Random House
Kimberly Meilun holds the position of Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House, specifically under the Portfolio division. She has been serving in this role since October 2019, contributing to the company's publishing projects from the Greater New York City Area. Her responsibilities include assisting in the editorial process, coordinating with authors, and ensuring that manuscripts align with the Portfolio brand's standards.
Previous Experience as Senior Analyst at Treliant
Prior to joining Penguin Random House, Kimberly Meilun worked at Treliant as a Senior Analyst specializing in Anti-Financial Crime. She held this position from 2018 to 2019, utilizing her analytical skills to support the firm's regulatory compliance and risk management efforts. Her role was based in the Greater New York City Area.
Role as Trial Paralegal at Mazurek Lipton LLP
In 2017, Kimberly Meilun served as a contract Trial Paralegal at Mazurek Lipton LLP for the Huberfeld/Seabrook Trial. During her two-month tenure, she contributed to trial preparation and documentation, ensuring that legal procedures were meticulously followed. This role was also based in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background and Research Roles at Brown University
Kimberly Meilun studied at Brown University from 2013 to 2017, earning degrees in English Nonfiction and Africana Studies. During her academic career, she engaged in several notable research roles. She served as a Research Assistant at the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice for two months in 2016. Additionally, she founded and directed BrownThink, a university-based initiative, from 2015 to 2017. She also founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of Synecdoche Press and Synecdoche Magazine during her time at Brown.
Internship Experience in Legal and Publishing Fields
Kimberly Meilun has diverse internship experience across legal and publishing fields. In 2015, she interned at The Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s District Criminal Courts for four months. She also interned at Yale University Press in New Business and Product Development for two months in 2014. These roles equipped her with a broad range of skills useful in her subsequent professional endeavors.