Meet Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced editors, designers, illustrators, and publishing professionals who collaborate closely on each project. Together, we support authors through the full publishing process—from early development through publication—ensuring every book is produced with care, clarity, and professional standards.
Teena Clipston
Publisher & Creative Director
With over 25 years of experience in publishing, she leads the creative and editorial direction of Clipston Publishing, bringing strategic oversight and a deep understanding of the publishing process to every project.
Jessica Kirby
Associate Editor
With more than 30 years of experience in editorial and project development, Jessica brings depth, precision, and a strong command of language to her work as an Associate Editor with Clipston Publishing.
Rusti L Lehay
Developmental Editor
With over 20 years of experience in writing, editing, and teaching creative writing, she supports authors at the developmental stage of their manuscripts, focusing on structure, voice, and narrative clarity.
Barbara La Pointe
Marketing Director
With extensive experience in marketing, publicity, and media outreach, she leads visibility and promotional strategy for authors published through Clipston Publishing.
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Amy Houweling
Associate Designer
With a strong foundation in graphic design, illustration, and layout, she brings thoughtful visual design to Clipston Publishing’s book projects, ensuring clarity and cohesion across covers and interiors.
Ligia Camolesi
Illustrator
Specializing in children’s book illustration and visual storytelling, she contributes artistic expertise and creative vision to select children’s book projects produced by Clipston Publishing.
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Events & Partnerships
Supporting author events, retreats, and publishing initiatives through collaboration, outreach, and on-the-ground event support.
Zendy Wendy
Retreat Ambassador
With extensive experience designing and leading retreats and live events, she serves as Retreat Ambassador for Clipston Publishing, supporting both the Wanderlust Chronicles: Retreats & Renewals book project and the company’s annual retreat programming.
Christina Cloud
With over a decade of professional photography experience, she documents Clipston Publishing events with a thoughtful, narrative-driven approach that captures both atmosphere and authentic moments.
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Diana Peters
Outreach Liaison
With a background in communications and people-focused roles, she supports Clipston Publishing events through outreach, guest engagement, and on-site assistance.
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Collaborators
We also work with a small group of trusted collaborators who provide specialized expertise on a project-by-project basis, supporting areas such as legal, rights, and advisory services as needed.
Devon Sivill
As a practicing lawyer with experience in defamation and civil litigation, he serves as a legal advisor to Clipston Publishing, supporting authors and publishing projects where legal considerations and content-related risks may arise.
Christy Renee Stehle
With extensive experience in public speaking and communication strategy, she supports Clipston Publishing events and author appearances by enhancing stage presence, audience engagement, and live interaction quality.
SulRa Stewart
Event & Sales Support
With experience supporting live events and in-person gatherings, she contributes flexible, project-based support to Clipston Publishing book launches and events, assisting where needed to help create welcoming and well-organized experiences.