About CognellaThrough our unique approach, Cognella has developed an expansive catalog and published hundreds of learning materials for instructors and students at more than 800 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada.Our Name ~ Cognella. We know, it’s a funny word. But for us, it’s what happens when you combine equal parts intelligence and spirit—a pairing everyone at Cognella can get behind. The belief that our company is fueled by both mind and heart guides how we operate as a business, as well as how we treat our customers and each other—with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to quality.CognellaCGNL_75aceb98-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea00For over 25 years, Cognella has redefined the academic publishing industry by producing instructor-driven, student-centric learning materials for the higher education market. We collaborate with instructors and professionals to publish anthologies, original works, custom course materials, and interactive online learning activities that support learning objectives and provide students with authentic educational experiences.Higher Education MarketCollegesUniversitiesInstructorsCognella values instructors and professionals who are inspired to create something a little different for students and the higher education market. We celebrate topics and concepts other publishers typically shy away from, and our one-of-a-kind publishing model allows us to create learning materials for markets and courses that are often underrepresented.StudentsCognella TeamOur dedicated team of publishing professionals work closely with Cognella authors to provide them with a highly personalized and stress-free publishing experience. We’re experts in securing copyright permissions, providing editorial guidance, creating custom course materials, designing attractive book covers, and ushering materials through a complete yet efficient publishing process.Bassim HamadehCEO & Founder ~ Bassim founded Cognella in 1992 while a student at the University of California, San Diego, and continued to run the company part-time before devoting full-time efforts in 2005. Under Bassim’s leadership, Cognella has transformed from a local, print-only course pack operation into a full-scale, international publishing service. Bassim earned his B.S. in structural engineering from UCSD and his M.B.A. from Stanford Business School. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, cooking, and staying active.Dave WilsonVice President of Technology ~ Dave is responsible for overseeing Cognella’s transformative development initiatives. Dave has worked with a variety of development technologies and processes at previous software companies in roles such as Product Engineering Manager, Operations Manager and has held several programming positions. Dave earned his B.S. in computer science from the University of British Columbia. When not cranking out code, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, cycling, hiking, and running.Kassie GravesSenior Vice President, Editorial ~ Kassie oversees the Cognella Academic Publishing imprint and manages Cognella’s specialist acquisitions editors and field acquisitions editors. She brings a wealth of publishing and marketing expertise to Cognella with over 20 years of experience in the publishing and marketing industries. She is a recipient of The Counselors for Social Justice ‘Ohana Award from the American Counseling Association. Kassie holds a B.A. in journalism from California State University, Northridge, and an M.B.A. from California Lutheran University.Ryan BaileyVice President of Finance & Administration ~ Ryan supports the growth of Cognella through leadership in the areas of accounting, finance, administration, and general management. Prior to Cognella, he audited small- to mid-sized private companies and implemented administrative and management strategies at both a private information technology firm and a public transit agency. Ryan earned his B.S. in accounting from Sam Houston State University and is a licensed certified public accountant. He enjoys exploring new travel destinations with his wife and two children and will always have a place in his heart for the game of baseball.Sean NakamuraDirector of IT Operations ~ Sean helps the company efficiently and successfully implement new technology initiatives while also maintaining the integrity and performance of the company’s current IT infrastructure. As one of Cognella’s first team members, he has developed and managed a variety of business and technology initiatives for Cognella, including the initial build and launch of the company’s e-commerce and fulfillment system. Sean earned an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering, arts, and music from the University of California, San Diego. He is an ultramarathon runner who enjoys competing in 100-mile mountain races.Jamie GigantiDirector of Academic Publishing ~ Jamie oversees the start-to-finish success of Cognella’s publications, from equipping authors with the tools they need to develop a manuscript to ensuring the production preparation for all Cognella books runs smoothly. Before joining the company, she worked with the Journal of International Affairs as the director of production and with the publication division of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue. Jamie earned dual B.A. degrees from Emory University in Russian language and literature and dance and movement studies. She also holds a Master of International Affairs from SIPA at Columbia University. She loves the intersection of education and books, which is what attracted her to academic publishing.Natalie PiccottiDirector of Marketing ~ Natalie is responsible for overseeing brand management, product marketing, marketing communications, creative design, and project management for Cognella. Prior to joining the company, Natalie managed global product and field marketing for publishing industry leader Bowker. She also worked for Pfizer Global Research and Development as a business operations manager. Natalie holds a B.A. from Michigan State University, an M.A. from Wayne State University, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in marketing from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Natalie is an avid reader and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters.Sara AndersonDirector of Operations and Manager of Cognella Custom ~ Sara leads customer service, distribution, and inside sales efforts for Cognella. She also manages the Cognella Custom team. Prior to joining the company, she managed planning for the Trade Division at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, served as Operations Manager at Harvard University Press, and worked as an Editorial Assistant at HUP and McGraw-Hill. Sara has a B.A. in English literature from Washington University and an M.B.A. in supply chain management from Northeastern University. She moved to San Diego from Boston with her husband and their 16-pound cat, Sonny. In her free time, Sara enjoys reading, hiking, and playing bridge.Chelsey RogersActive Learning Manager ~ Chelsey leads the Active Learning team for Cognella, driving the development of interactive online content. Previously, she worked as a journalist and a teacher, including teaching abroad in the Czech Republic and Japan. At Cognella, Chelsey started in a title marketing role before transitioning to product management and helping to launch our Active Learning division. She earned a B.A. in communication from Trinity University. In her free time, you’ll find Chelsey swimming in the ocean, looking for garibaldi and leopard sharks.Carrie BaarnsRevisions and Author Care Manager ~ In her unique role, Carrie identifies, signs, and develops revisions and new editions of Cognella titles, while also overseeing a team dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Cognella authors. Previously, she worked at SAGE Publishing in various editorial roles. Carrie holds a B.A. in English from California Lutheran University and a Certificate of Professional Editing from University of California, Berkeley. In her spare time, you’ll find Carrie skateboarding, baking treats for the office, or having extensive discussions with her cats about their spelunking adventures in her cabinets.Ivey PrestonSales Manager ~ Ivey leads the adoption sales team, a dedicated group of adoption specialists who help instructors discover Cognella learning materials to support their unique curricula. Before developing the adoption sales program for Cognella, Ivey served in various roles within the company’s operations and administration departments. She earned her B.A. in history from the University of California, San Diego. When she’s not helping professors find the ideal text for their courses, Ivey enjoys baking, reading, and competing in pub trivia.Alexa LucidoLicensing Manager ~ Alexa leads Cognella’s licensing team. In her role, she oversees the team responsible for securing and granting permissions to republish third-party content, as well as the company’s subsidiary rights efforts. She is passionate about the publishing process and also previously served in an editorial role at Cognella. She has a B.A. in history and study of religion with a minor in classical studies from the University of California, San Diego. In her free time, Alexa enjoys reading, sports as well as practicing and teaching martial arts.John RemingtonManaging Acquisitions Editor ~ With more than 36 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, John brings an abundance of knowledge and expertise to his role as managing acquisitions editor with Cognella. Over the course of his career, he has served in a number of capacities, including sales representative, sales manager, bookstore liaison, and technology specialist with Pearson, Key College, and Content on Demand. Since 2010, John has served as a senior acquisitions specialist and executive editor with Cognella and, in doing so, has discovered a passion for the editorial side of higher education publishing. John oversees the field acquisitions team and signs new projects in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts.The San Diego Union-TribuneFor the past five years, Cognella has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune.Excellence in education_75aced5a-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea00To help others achieve excellence by facilitating education and building knowledge._75aceec2-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea00LearningAt Cognella, we believe quality academic publishing is about providing students with highly relevant, affordable learning materials.RelevanceAffordabilityCultureOur Culture ~ Our culture is rooted in passion, collaboration, and collective well-being. We empower team members to create, innovate, and suggest ideas to continually make Cognella better. And while we work hard to achieve significant results, we also care about each other and make sure we have some fun along the way.Our work environment supports well-being and excitement in equal measure. On any given day at Cognella, team members can be found working at a standing desk, participating in an on-site bocce tournament, enjoying a company-provided afternoon snack, attending a lunch and learn session, or stretching out in a yoga class.Environmental ResponsibilityTo minimize paper waste and environmental impact, Cognella subscribes to a print-on-demand model, only printing what is necessary to supply students and instructors with learning materials they have purchased. We’re also committed to working with printers that maintain SFI®, FSC®, and PEFC™ certifications to ensure the sustainability of forest resources and a commitment to minimizing their impact on the environment.Core ValuesOur core values:PassionBe passionateEmpathyDemonstrate empathyEfficacyAchieve ResultsTeamworkAct as a team playerInnovationDrive innovationSimplicityKeep it simpleMaterialsProduce instructor-driven, student-centric learning materials for the higher education market_75acf098-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea001Our diverse publishing imprints provide authors with the flexibility and opportunity to create higher education learning materials that reflect their unique ideas, perspectives, and approaches to teaching.TextbooksPublish academic textbooks_75acf1f6-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea001.1Cognella Academic PublishingCognella Academic Publishing publishes nationally marketed academic textbooks covering a wide variety of academic courses and fields, as well as professional disciplines.CustomizationCreate custom learning materials_75acf34a-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea001.2Cognella CustomCognella Custom specializes in the creation of custom learning materials for exclusive use within a specific course, academic department, or institution.Online ContentEnable instructors to create engaging, dynamic online content_75acf4a8-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea001.3Cognella Active LearningCognella Active Learning allows instructors to create engaging, dynamic online content to enrich students’ learning experiences. Quizzes, flashcards, videos, skill-based games, scenarios, and more bring coursework to life.NonfictionPublish nonfiction titles_75acf610-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea001.4Cognella PressCognella Press publishes thought-provoking and intellectual nonfiction titles featuring modern perspectives for the trade market.AuthoringWork with authors to create unique learning materials_75acf76e-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002BECOME AN AUTHOR OR EDITOR ~ We’re proud to work with passionate authors who leverage their innovative ideas, distinct perspectives, original voices, and individual areas of expertise to create truly unique learning materials. We’re interested in publishing materials that fill a gap in the current market and present novel viewpoints within a field of study.Whether you’d like to create an engaging reader, publish an original manuscript, or develop a hybrid textbook that contains anthologized and original material, we can help. Our talented and experienced acquisitions editors will listen to you and collaborate with you to determine the best publishing strategy and approach for your book – and then our team will assist you every step of the way...Our editors will provide you with a developmental consultation, author guides and resources, professional feedback, and publishing expertise. They’ll also serve as a built-in support system to address questions, celebrate little victories, and help you navigate the entire publishing process...If you plan to include third-party materials in your book, our in-house licensing team will secure all necessary permissions to republish your selected content. You’ll also receive access to the Cognella Digital Library, which offers authors and editors thousands of pre-cleared readings, case studies, and other materials available at discounted rates.We encourage class testing or peer review (dependent upon your project and target audience) so that you have the opportunity to receive real-world feedback and refine your content prior to launch on the national market.Our marketing team will strategically promote your book to key audiences to increase visibility, create buzz, and encourage adoption.We’d love to learn more about your book idea and explore how Cognella Academic Publishing can support your publishing goals!ServicesProvide copyediting, proofreading, layout, and design services_75acf9d0-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.1Sample ChaptersConsult on the development of sample chapters_75acfb38-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.2EditingDedicate project editors assigned to each publishing project_75acfca0-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.3Testing & RefinementCreate preliminary editions for class testing and refinement_75acfe12-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.4Third-Party ContentProvide permissions clearance services for all third-party content_75acff70-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.5Resources & WebinarsProvide author resources and instructional webinars_75ad00c4-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.6Materials & InteractivityAssist with the creation of ancillary material and interactive online activities_75ad0236-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.7Peer ReviewProvide peer reviews_75ad0394-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.8Marketing & DistributionProvide national marketing and distribution through vendors including Amazon and barnesandnoble.com_75ad066e-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.9AmazonBarnes & NobleDirect SalesSupport direct sales efforts for course adoptions at academic institutions across the United States and Canada_75ad086c-b43e-11ec-bc41-0f931483ea002.10Academic InstitutionsUnited StatesCanada2022-04-04https://cognella.com/about-us/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net