Derek works as Digital Content Manager for BYU Religious Publications, which includes BYU Studies, the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, and the Religious Studies Center. He helps shape the online presence of these organizations by overseeing web strategy, digital publishing, and social media outreach.
Since joining BYU in 2018, Derek has led projects that make scholarly and devotional resources more accessible to readers worldwide, from launching podcasts and building new websites to transitioning BYU Studies to open digital access. He especially enjoys working with student employees, helping them develop professional skills while contributing meaningfully to the mission of BYU.
Derek holds a BA in Communications (PR emphasis) and a Master of Public Administration from BYU. Outside of work, he enjoys creative writing, running, and spending time with his wife and three children.