IBPA Publishing University 2026

A senior publishing and marketing executive, Cara O’Neil has cultivated a lifelong love of books and reading. A graduate of Portland State University’s Master’s in Publishing program, O’Neil has worked with a variety of publishers, including Hawthorne Books, Dark Horse Comics, and most recently, Mad Cave Studios. She has led marketing and publicity efforts for titles including Hellboy, The Umbrella Academy, Berserk, Lone Wolf and Cub, and now with Mad Cave and Nakama Press, titles such as Speed Racer, Cat Mask Boy, and more.