Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo

Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo’s debut novel, Crossing Division Street, combines her love for Chicago with a deep interest in history, the American experiment, character-driven stories, and the human condition. Like many authors, she wrote her first novel in the invisible hours around work and children.

Rebecca spent her career developing brands and writing for a range of institutions, from Fortune 500s to nonprofits. She is now working on her second novel while leading and advising initiatives supporting freedom of expression, civil liberties, and civil discourse. She graduated from Harvard College with a concentration in Social Studies.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Rebecca has called the city of Chicago home for more than thirty years. She and her husband live downtown and have two daughters.