Staff

Paul Cohen | Publisher and CEO

Paul Cohen founded Monkfish in 2002. The readers he had in mind were devoted spiritual seekers whose passion for the spiritual quest would lead them to read across a dazzling array of spiritual traditions. Previously an international books distribution sales manager, his career in publishing spans over 25 years.

 

Jon M. Sweeney | Religion Editor/Associate Publisher

Jon M. Sweeney has worked in publishing since 1993. He co-founded SkyLight Paths Publishing in Vermont in 1999 and was recently editor-at-large at Orbis Books. He’s the author of more than forty books in religion, spirituality, and interreligious understanding.

 

Colin Rolfe | Director of Design, Production, and Administration

Colin Rolfe is the primary book designer and production overseer for Monkfish, Red Elixir, and Epigraph Publishing Service. Between the three imprints he has designed and shepherded hundreds of books through publication. He has a BA in English Literature from SUNY New Paltz.

 

Sandra Capellaro | Administration, Editorial, Marketing

Sandra Capellaro runs the Monkfish office, where she manages publicity, oversees galley shipments, and assists with proofreading manuscripts. Also a writer and translator, she earned degrees from Bard College and Freiburg University, Germany.

 

Dory Mayo | Editor

Dory Mayo collaborates closely with authors to ensure that their work achieves topnotch style and accuracy. After two successful earlier careers in ballet and nonprofit administration and development, Dory returned to her literary roots, which began with a BA in English Literature/Creative Writing at Columbia University. She joined the Monkfish staff in 2018.