Tieshena Davis has submitted her resignation, effective August 29, from the Independent Book Publishers Association's board of directors after five years on the board, including the past year as chair. Renita Bryant, IBPA's current vice-chair and founder of Mynd Matters Publishing, will serve as acting chair until the board elects a successor.
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Davis, the founding publisher and CEO of Publish Your Gift, is stepping down to concentrate on new professional opportunities, including finalizing the sale of her publishing company and focusing on her consulting firm, Ekpansa.
"Tieshena's leadership over the past year has been instrumental in guiding IBPA through a transformative period," said IBPA CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet. "In addition to her strategic vision, she brought a level of governance and operational excellence that helped the organization develop sustainable processes, procedures, and data-driven success metrics that had not previously existed. Tie's impact will be felt for years to come."
Davis commented: "Serving on the IBPA board has allowed me to amplify underserved voices, advocate for equity, and influence the future of independent publishing in ways I never imagined. I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead the association during such a critical time of growth, for the relationships we've cultivated, and for the milestones we've achieved together. I leave this role proud of the legacy we've built--and energized to continue transforming industries through strategy, service, and innovative leadership."