Director, Sales & Marketing
Trudi joined the gift world via the preeminent art book publisher Harry N. Abrams and created unique opportunities for sales at gift retailers like Neiman Marcus, Crate & Barrel, Barneys and Sur La Table, including custom designer editions and exclusive bundles. After 15 years working with various publishers, she joined the fantastic team at the Unemployed Philosophers Guild as their Director of Sales and Marketing. Binging her enthusiasm for the industry to this smart and funny gift creator she is helping the brand grow into new categories and expanding existing programs.
Trudi is a graduate of NYU, with a masters in publishing science and additional certificates in marketing and financial planning. She is a member of the Gift and Home Trade Associate board and chairs the eduction committee, helping to facilitate industry roundtables.