Philippa Brophy, President

Philippa is President of the agency, where, after graduating from Boston University, she began her career over 50 years ago as the receptionist. Philippa represents journalists, nonfiction writers, and novelists. Authors she represents include James McBride, author of The Color of Water, The Good Lord Bird, winner of the National Book Award, and The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store; David Zucchino, author of Wilmington’s Lie, winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize; the late Richard Ben Cramer, author of What It Takes and Joe DiMaggio: The Hero’s Life; the late Senator John McCain, author of The Restless Wave, Faith of My Fathers, Why Courage Matters and Character Is Destiny; Chanel Miller, author of Know My Name; and Barbara Demick, author of Eat The Buddha and Nothing to Envy. She represents several Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, distinguished politicians, and award-winning novelists.