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
Chief Operating Officer
Sarah holds a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from Oxford and a PhD in Biophysics and Microbiology from Nottingham. With extensive experience across research, publishing, and operational leadership, she has been central to shaping PA EDitorial’s workflows since joining in 2014. As Chief Operating Officer, Sarah partners closely with the senior leadership team to guide strategy, strengthen operations, and support the people and systems behind over 200 journals.
Caitlin Meadows
Business Development Manager
With over 25 years of experience in academic and technical publishing, Caitlin brings deep expertise in editorial leadership, client relationships, and strategic development. Having led major initiatives including the Wiley Research Exchange project, she now focuses on business development, partnerships, and commercial strategy at PA EDitorial. Caitlin works closely with clients and internal teams to build sustainable collaborations that support growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Hannah Harrison
Editorial Team Lead
Lynsey Harrison
Head of Marketing
Kirsty Vance
Senior Managing Editor
Polona Barber
Senior Managing Editor
Soraya Martinez-Krüger
Senior Managing Editor
Samantha McWilliams
Senior Managing Editor
Samantha, originally from Eastern Canada, holds a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Biomedicine. After working with various scientific publishers, she joined PA EDitorial in 2022. Experienced with multiple peer review systems, she oversees manuscript processing from submission to production, supports a team of Managing Editors, and collaborates closely with the publisher.
Claudia Taubenheim
Research Integrity Consultant
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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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