Tiara Sharma
About Tiara Sharma
Tiara Sharma is a Speakers Bureau Assistant at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in English literature and extensive experience in editorial and internship roles.
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Tiara Sharma currently holds the position of Speakers Bureau Assistant at Penguin Random House in New York, New York, United States.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role at Penguin Random House, Tiara Sharma accumulated diverse experience in publishing, editorial work, and social justice education. She served as an intern at the Center for Court Innovation and n+1 magazine in 2019, both located in New York, New York. Additionally, Tiara held the role of Managing Editor at The College Hill Independent in Providence, Rhode Island, in 2019. Her early career also includes impactful stints such as an Immigration Intern in the Office of Senator Elizabeth Warren in Boston, MA, and Coordinator of the Social Justice Peer Education Program at the Brown Center for Students of Color.
Roles in Publishing
Tiara has an extensive background in publishing and editorial roles. She was an Opinion Section Editor at The Student Life Newspaper and Fiction Editor at the Scripps College Journal, both in 2017. She also worked as an Opinion Columnist at The Student Life Newspaper from 2016 to 2017. At n+1 magazine, she served as an Editorial Intern, where she gained hands-on experience in the publishing industry.
Education and Expertise
Tiara Sharma completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honors Distinction in English Language and Literature/Letters at Brown University between 2018 and 2020. She previously studied the same field at Scripps College from 2016 to 2017. Her foundational education was completed at Milton Academy, where she received her High School Diploma from 2012 to 2016. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in English literature and critical analysis.
Key Responsibilities at Penguin Random House
In her role as Speakers Bureau Assistant at Penguin Random House, Tiara Sharma is responsible for coordinating events and managing logistics for high-profile authors and speakers. She develops and maintains relationships with literary agents and publicists to facilitate speaker engagements. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a key role in organizing virtual author events. Additionally, Tiara contributes to the creation of promotional materials for author tours and speaking engagements and assists in the planning and execution of the annual Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau conference.