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.

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