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. She serves on the Impact 100 Traverse City Marketing and Arts & Culture Committees, and is a member of The Pathfinder School Board of Trustees. She has thrice been named a Traverse City Business News 40 Under 40.


Maureen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Grand Valley State and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Kingston University. She 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
  • Past President, Addiction Treatment Services Board of Directors
  • Impact 100 Traverse City Marketing Committee member
  • Impact 100 Traverse City Arts & Culture Commitee member
  • The Pathfinder School Board of Trustees
  • Led teams that were honored with:
    • Communicator Awards
    • Telly Awards
    • Webby Award
    • Stevie Award
    • Communitas Award
    • International BMA Award of Excellence
    • W3 Award
    • ADDY Awards
    • BMA Sledgehammer Award
    • Davey Awards

 

B.A., Journalism - Grand Valley State University

M.A., Creative Writing - Kingston University