About MJ
As an award-winning creative leader with a broad-ranging background, from multi-billion-dollar corporations to local environmental nonprofits, I’ve learned there’s one thing that’s true for every brief.
The only way to good storytelling is through good story listening.
I give myself over to the ins and outs of my clients’ endeavors: their offerings, their audiences, even in many cases, their own lives. It’s not always easy. Holistic understanding requires my full emotional span, and I travel its distance daily. But it’s worth it. Getting to the heart of things is how I best contribute, no matter the project. Fact is, I couldn’t do my job any other way. So if you want to know About MJ, that’s a pretty good place to start.
A portrait of the writer by her son at age 8.
MJ Deery
2024-present, Creative Director, Duncan Channon
2021-2023, Director of Story, Matter Unlimited
2017-2021, Director, Purpose Practice, Duncan Channon
2014-2016, Creative Director, Mekanism
2011-2014, Freelance ACD
2005-2011, In-House Editorial, GAP
MFA Creative Writing: Emerson, Boston