diff --git a/scripts/release.py b/scripts/release.py
index 9aa1be79a..5cc938ca3 100755
--- a/scripts/release.py
+++ b/scripts/release.py
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ AUTHOR_MAP = {
     "dalvidjr2022@gmail.com": "Jr-kenny",
     "m@statecraft.systems": "mbierling",
     "balyan.sid@gmail.com": "balyansid",
+    "oluwadareab12@gmail.com": "bennytimz",
     # ── bulk addition: 75 emails resolved via API, PR salvage bodies, noreply
     #    crossref, and GH contributor list matching (April 2026 audit) ──
     "1115117931@qq.com": "aaronagent",