Meet The Team
Who We Are
PA EDitorial’s foundations are born from Pat Anderson’s strong work ethic and determination to succeed when she began her career in academic publishing in the 1990s. As a single mum, Pat sought to build a successful future for herself and her daughter Lizi. With exceptional skills in management and organisation, it wasn’t long before Pat developed a reputation for excellence and was able to create and manage her own editorial business.
Twenty years later, after a career working with and supporting esteemed brands with their sales performance and high-status customer accounts, Lizi Dawes joined her mother, Pat. In 2011, PA EDitorial was established.
We have been providing prestigious editorial services ever since.
Lizi Dawes
CEO
Lizi launched her career working with prestigious brands, fostering a commitment to exceptional service and client experience, which she later channelled into academic peer review management. Since 2010, Lizi specialised in optimising systems and training for complex workflows.
At PA EDitorial, Lizi has driven substantial growth, building a thriving team of Managing Editors and Senior Leaders who managing over 200 journal titles across multiple platforms. She closely supports her team and champions flexible working to ensure both high performance and work-life balance.
Patricia Anderson
Retired Director
Patricia began her career in administration within the private sector, later establishing her own successful event management business. This path led her into academic research projects and, ultimately, publishing. With over 20 years of experience, Patricia transitioned numerous journals from paper-based to digital submission systems, bringing extensive expertise in editorial management. Now, after a dedicated and impactful career, Patricia has embarked on a well-deserved retirement.
Senior Team
Sarah Hands
Senior Project Manager
Sarah, with a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from Oxford and a PhD in Biophysics and Microbiology from Nottingham, brings extensive research and publishing experience to her role at PA EDitorial. Since joining in 2014, she has advanced to Senior Project Manager, now focusing on operational management. Sarah supports the senior team and ensures efficiency across the business, overseeing the whole team and supporting the management of over 200 journals.
Senior Support
Sophie Robinson
Project Manager
Kirsty Vance
Senior Managing Editor
Hannah Harrison
Senior Managing Editor
Samantha McWilliams
Senior Managing Editor
Caitlin Meadows
Senior Managing Editor
Caitlin is a seasoned professional with 25+ years in academic and technical publishing, specialising in high-impact project management, editorial leadership, and commercial strategy. With expertise in change management and team development, she has recently focused on delivering tailored training and leadership programs for the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. As Senior Managing Editor at PA Editorial, Caitlin blends strategic oversight with hands-on content development, driving innovation and operational excellence.
Get To Know Us
We pride ourselves on promoting flexible working for all staff. We trust the professionals we work with. PA EDitorial have a successful history of supporting our team with the flexibility they require.
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