The staff of Romance Writers of America is available to help you with questions concerning all aspects of RWA membership. Please call, write, fax or e-mail our office any time.
**Please note: The RWA corporate office has moved to the following address.
Romance Writers of America
14615 Benfer Rd
Houston, TX 77069
(phone) 832.717.5200
(fax) 832.717.5201
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
RWA Corporate Staff Directory
Allison Kelley, CAE, Executive Director
832.717.5200 ext. 124
akelley@rwanational.org
Allison Kelley has served as executive director of Romance Writers of America for the past 13 years. Prior to her career with RWA, Allison served as vice-president of operations for two banks. Allison holds a B.A. in English from the University of Texas. After graduation, she studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Houston. In December 2006, Allison achieved Certified Association Executive designation. Allison has served as representative for RWA to the Authors Coalition since 1995.
Kathleen Adey, RWR Editor
832.717.5200
kadey@rwanational.org; rwreditor@rwanational.org
Kathleen Adey began working for RWA in January 2004 after being a member for 10 years. As editor of the Romance Writers Report, Kathleen acquires articles, edits, proofs, and approves the magazine for publication. Kathleen has a B.A. from the University of Delaware in Art History and Anthropology. She was the director of a Houston art gallery and an editor for the KL American, a magazine based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before joining the RWA staff.
Cheryl Dickerson, Administrative Assistant
832.717.5200 ext. 128
cdickerson@rwanational.org
Cheryl Dickerson attended Tulane University and has over 25 years experience in event planning, marketing and public affairs. Her experience includes managing and coordinating numerous community and charitable events, board meetings and educational retreats. In addition, Cheryl has supported top-level legal, administrative, human resources and public affairs activities for two major medical institutions, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts, and Bank One.
Erin Fry, Publications Manager
832.717.5200 ext. 122
efry@rwanational.org; RWAeNotes@rwanational.org
Erin Fry began working for Romance Writers of America in September 2002. Over the years, Erin has worked with PRO, PAN, overseen the RITA and Golden Heart contests and RWA’s Web site. She has provided staff support to chapters and the conference workshop committee. As publications manager, Erin oversees advertising, edits and approves the final draft and ensures distribution for the association's publications: the Romance Writers Report, Romance Sells, eNotes, and all printed conference materials. Erin graduated Texas A&M University in 2002 with a bachelor of arts in English.
Stephani Fry, Librarian and Bookseller Liaison
832.717.5200 ext. 126
steph@rwanational.org; bookseller@rwanational.org; workshops@rwanational.org
Stephani Fry has been with RWA for three years. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech University with a degree in Sociology and will earn her Master of Library Science this fall. She is a member of the American Library Association (ALA), where she currently serves on the Young Adult Library Services’ Teen Read Week committee. During her time at RWA, she has facilitated the Golden Heart and RITA contests, served as the staff contact for the workshop committee and coordinated the association’s elections. Currently, Stephani serves as RWA’s liaison to the bookseller and librarian communities, organizes RWA’s presence at BookExpo America and the ALA Conferences, arranges the RWA Librarians’ Day events and assists with the management of the Academic Research Grant program.
Paula Levron, Bookkeeper
832.717.5200 ext. 132
plevron@rwanational.org
Paula Levron has over 13 years of accounting experience with eight years in the nonprofit sector. She has been responsible for all accounting functions at Romance Writers of America for the past three years. She is proficient in RWA’s association management software, netForum, and is responsible for ensuring all transactions balance with RWA’s cash accounts. Since joining RWA, Paula has completed three financial audits without any audit adjustments. She is experienced in Quickbooks and Peachtree accounting software.
Carol Ritter, Professional Relations Manager
832.717.5200 ext. 127
critter@rwanational.org; contests@rwanational.org
Carol Ritter recently joined RWA after serving for nine years as vice-president of operations and standards of the Better Business Bureau of Houston and South Texas. As professional relations manager, Carol reviews boilerplate contracts to determine if publishers meet RWA’s standards as non-subsidy, non-vanity presses. She also handles member complaints against publishers and agents. Carol is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Leslie Scantlebury, Member/Chapter Services Coordinator
832.717.5200 ext. 130
lscantlebury@rwanational.org; chapters@rwanational.org
Leslie Scantlebury has over six years of experience in association management. Her background includes member retention, education and association resource management for a 19,000 member nonprofit association. Leslie began working with RWA in the spring of 2008 as member/chapter services coordinator. In addition to offering professional support to chapters, Leslie is charged with ensuring that chapters are in compliance with RWA bylaws and are operating as nonprofit entities. Leslie holds an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.
Judy Scott, Webmaster/Data Services
832.717.5200 ext. 123
jscott@rwanational.org; webmaster@rwanational.org
Judy Scott has 15 years of experience in web design and management. Her experience includes Web-based data management and commercial design. She has been a featured seminar speaker on a number of technology-related topics and is certified with Microsoft in both Word and Powerpoint. Judy graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Public Relations and has taught classes in Dreamweaver, MS FrontPage and most Microsoft products.
Aronika Horne, Receptionist
832.717.5200 ext. 121
info@rwanational.org
