Michael J. Gaynor

Michael J. Gaynor is a senior staff writer and editor at The Brookings Institution since August 2019. Prior to this role, Michael operated as a self-employed writer and editor from August 2017 to July 2019, contributing to various prestigious publications including the Washington Post Magazine and Motherboard. Michael gained significant experience at Washingtonian Magazine from August 2009 to July 2017, where multiple roles included staff writer, research editor, and assistant editor, with noteworthy achievements such as producing a highly acclaimed feature story and leading editorial projects. Michael holds a B.A. in English, Journalism, and Creative Writing from the University of Richmond, completed in 2009.