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Maureen Oleson

 Maureen Oleson
Director of Communications
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Kingston University
Master of Arts, Creative Writing

About Maureen

Prior to joining Interlochen, Maureen moved rapidly up the ranks at one of the nation’s leading digital marketing agencies. She has produced results-oriented marketing campaigns that have earned numerous industry awards, including ADDYs, Tellys, an International BMA Award of Excellence, and several other honors. She has thrice served as a judge for the International ECHO Awards.


Maureen is an active and enthusiastic member of the northern Michigan community, serves on the Board of Directors for Addiction Treatment Services, and has thrice been named a Traverse City Business News 40 Under 40.


Maureen holds a Bachelor or Arts in Journalism from Grand Valley State and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Kingston University. She is an avid runner and enjoys spending her free time on outdoor adventures with her husband Nate and two kids Patrick and Eloise.

  • 3-time Traverse City Business News 40 Under 40
  • 3-time ECHO Award judge
  • President, Addiction Treatment Services Board of Directors
  • Led teams that were honored with:
    • 2017 Communicator Award
    • 2016 Telly Award
    • 2012 Webby Award
    • 2011 Stevie Award
    • 2011 Communitas Award
    • 2010 International BMA Award of Excellence
    • 2010 W3 Award
    • 2009/10 ADDY Award
    • 2009 BMA Sledgehammer Award
    • 2007 Davey Award

 

B.A., Journalism - Grand Valley State University

M.A., Creative Writing - Kingston University