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| Renita Bryant | |
Renita Bryant, author and founder and CEO of Mynd Matters Publishing in Atlanta, Ga., has been elected board chair of the Independent Book Publishers Association, effective August 30 through June 30, 2026. She succeeds Tieshena Davis, who is stepping down, effective August 29, after serving four years as a board director and one year as board chair. Davis, founding publisher and CEO of Publish Your Gift, resigned to concentrate on new professional opportunities, including finalizing the sale of her publishing company and focusing on her consulting firm, Ekpansa.
Bryant has been IBPA's vice-chair and has been on the board for four years, including the executive committee and as membership committee chair. She was an Innovative Voices judge and member of the IBPA Independent magazine task force. She has more than a decade of experience leading a hybrid publishing company, championing independent voices. She is the author of Yesterday Mourning, Rihanna's Can-Do Adventures, and the Holidayville Adventures children's book series. She is also the founder of SightsSet, a firm specializing in data-driven multicultural consumer insights.
IBPA CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet said, "Renita's vision, strategic insight, and proven leadership make her the ideal person to guide IBPA during this exciting chapter. I have great confidence in her ability to steer the organization forward, and I look forward to working alongside her to serve our members and strengthen the independent publishing community."
Bryant said, "My journey on the board began over four years ago and has been defined by a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and data-driven solutions. I've always seen independent publishing as a vital engine of creativity and cultural vibrancy, and IBPA's work to support, educate, and advocate for this community is indispensable. Together, we will champion independent voices, foster sustainable and scalable business practices, and ensure that publishers of all sizes have the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in our dynamic and rapidly changing industry."