Meet the team
The strategists, designers, and storytellers behind every author we elevate.
Maria Soisona
Leads the studio with a vision for lasting author visibility and meaningful reader connections through proven strategies.
Maria Soisona is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as CEO & Founder.
Alexa Jorginho
Coordinates author onboarding and keeps every campaign aligned and moving forward.
Alexa Jorginho is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Co Worker.
Elizabeth Maxyll
Supports daily operations and ensures every author engagement runs smoothly start to finish.
Elizabeth Maxyll is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Co Worker.
Adex Wisdom
Oversees financial strategy, reporting, and registration processing across the studio.
Adex Wisdom is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Finance Director.
Idowu Justina
Handles payment for registration and other financial processes for our authors.
Idowu Justina is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Financial Director.
Abdullahi Ridwan
Handles payment for registration and other financial processes for our authors.
Abdullahi Ridwan is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Financial Director.
Charlotte Mouglas
A warm and dedicated moderator fostering community connection and engagement among readers.
Charlotte Mouglas is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Group Moderator.
Lovie Wagner
Expert in book discoverability, keyword optimization, and metadata strategy for modern publishing.
Lovie Wagner is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as SEO & Metadata Specialist.
Don Merivad
Creative designer bringing visual excellence and brand identity to the studio team.
Don Merivad is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Brand Designer.
Sam Topey
Crafting tailored visibility plans that connect titles with the right reading audiences.
Sam Topey is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Charlotte Sloween
Building reader journeys that turn first time browsers into loyal lifelong fans.
Charlotte Sloween is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Emberly Leblanc
Specialist in community driven launches and momentum that lasts beyond release week.
Emberly Leblanc is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Juliet Miolette
Pairing creative storytelling instincts with structured marketing for authors of every genre.
Juliet Miolette is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Dora Grisby
Detail driven planner who maps each title to the readers most likely to champion it.
Dora Grisby is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Serafina Maggie
Brings warmth and clarity to author campaigns, turning ideas into steady reader growth.
Serafina Maggie is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Fraida Matrickson
Focused on building authentic visibility that helps authors reach the right shelves and screens.
Fraida Matrickson is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
Vivian Trevino
Champions authors with grounded, reader first strategies that turn quiet launches into lasting momentum.
Vivian Trevino is part of the Elite Book UPlift team, serving as Book Strategist.
What authors are saying
“A structured visibility plan rather than a quick spike, my book stayed in front of readers for months, not days.”
“From SEO to community engagement, every step was intentional. I saw measurable lift in reader activity and discussion.”
“The trailer and SEO work completely changed how my book was positioned. Professional, clear, and focused on lasting results.”