Maureen McMahon

Maureen McMahon is a communications and engagement specialist at the University of Chicago's Office of Sustainability since January 2020, where efforts focus on reducing GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 through data transparency and community engagement. Prior experience includes serving as Associate Director and Communications Specialist for the Physical Sciences Division at UChicago, and various editorial and communications roles at Crazy Wisdom Community Journal, Ann Arbor Summer Festival, and the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth. McMahon also held positions as a writer for the City of Chicago and worked in podcast management at the Poetry Foundation. Academic credentials include an M.A. in Humanities with a focus on poetics and creative writing from the University of Chicago, alongside a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley.