Rebecca Kirk
Publisher, Portfolio Development
PLOS
Dr Becs Kirk is the Publisher, Portfolio Development at PLOS with a central role in the strategic development of PLOS’ equitable publishing program, including being responsible for the expansion of new journal launches that focus on global societal challenges. She collaborates with the global open science research community to ensure a focus on real world impact in the portfolio. In over 10 years in publishing, she has transitioned from her role as an editor into portfolio expansion and strategy. She has contributed to cross-publisher equity initiatives, including as a co-Chair of the Society for Scholarly Publishing DEIA committee, and recently became a Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) SDG Publishers Compact Fellow.