Mika’il Petin, PhD

Mika’il Petin, PhD, is an Associate with Essential Partners. He is an impassioned professional with over 20 years of experience in solving problems within private and public organizations.

Dr. Petin was first introduced to EP in 2018 by a former colleague and student of Dr. Jill DeTemple. Along with his PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University, he holds a MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BFA in two-dimensional art and graphic design from Radford University.

“MP,” as he is known by acquaintances, is based in Virginia, and currently serves as Equity, Inclusion & Strategic Initiatives Director for States Newsroom. At his core, he is a resourceful collaborator, incessant social justice seeker, and courteous facilitator with an aptitude for managing projects, crises, and relationships.