Kristina Fazzalaro
About Kristina Fazzalaro
Kristina Fazzalaro is a Publicity Manager at Penguin Random House, with a history of roles in the publishing industry including positions at Hachette Book Group and Perseus Books Group.
Title and Current Role
Kristina Fazzalaro holds the position of Publicity Manager at Penguin Random House. She has been in this role since October 2020. Fazzalaro represents authors from various imprints, including Viking, Pamela Dorman Books, Penguin Books, and Penguin Classics, leveraging her extensive experience in the publishing industry.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Before becoming Publicity Manager, Kristina Fazzalaro worked as a Senior Publicist at Penguin Random House from 2019 to 2020 in New York, NY. Her tenure as Senior Publicist laid the foundation for her current managerial role, providing her with crucial experience and industry exposure.
Experience at Hachette Book Group
Fazzalaro worked at Hachette Book Group as a Publicist from 2017 to 2019 in New York, NY. During her two-year period at Hachette, she developed her skills and expertise in public relations and book publicity, handling a variety of projects and author representations.
Roles at Perseus Books Group
Kristina Fazzalaro held multiple roles at Perseus Books Group. She was an Associate Publicist for PublicAffairs, Nation Books, and The Economist from 2016 to 2017, preceded by her position as Publicity Assistant from 2015 to 2016. Her experience at Perseus Books Group significantly contributed to her professional growth in the publishing sector.
Early Career and Internships
Kristina's early career includes a range of internships and assistant positions, showcasing her dedication to the field. She worked at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as a Publicity Intern from 2014 to 2015, and at Words Without Borders as an Editorial Intern in 2014. Additionally, she was a Writer & Photographer and an Editorial Assistant at Oyster.com from 2014 to 2015 and from 2012 to 2013, respectively.
Educational Background
Kristina Fazzalaro graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations, completing her studies between 2008 and 2012. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in the publishing industry.