PEN America named Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf as its permanent co-CEOs after a leadership transition. PEN America announced the decision Thursday. The pair had served as interim leaders since late 2024, after longtime CEO Suzanne Nossel left. Before that, Lopez ran free expression programs and Rosaz Shariyf led literary programs. PEN grew under Nossel, but writers criticized the group in 2023 and 2024 over its response to the Israel-Hamas war. PEN canceled major events in 2024 after boycotts. The awards and festival resumed last year.
Pen America appoints Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf to top roles
