Michael Mahin, Ph.D., is an award-winning creative director, writer, and higher education marketing professional with more than 12 years of experience developing high-performing, multi-platform campaigns. As GradComm’s Creative Director & Content Lead, he guides creative strategy, messaging, and content development across client campaigns and has helped lead the agency’s work to more than 60 industry awards from organizations including CASE, NCMPR, CCPRO, the ADDYs, Telly Awards, and Davey Awards. 

Michael holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and is also a traditionally published children’s author whose work has received numerous accolades, including being named to NPR’s 2017 Best Books List, and a Robert F. Sibert Honor from the American Library Association. He is passionate about crafting brand stories and campaigns that engage and inspire prospective students and donors of all backgrounds.