Penelope Gerdes

Penelope joined RSI in September 2022 as its Administrative Assistant. As Administrative Assistant, she ensures that financial records are kept and are up to date, that information is accurately filed, and that every staff member has all the information necessary to complete their work.

Penelope has a BFA in writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Prior to joining RSI, she was a shift lead at Peet’s Coffee. She has also worked extensively as an editor for the Journal of Experimental Fiction and on various freelance projects.