Mika'Il Petin

Mika'il Petin, Ph.D., serves as an Associate at Essential Partners since August 2021, focusing on facilitation and coaching. Currently the Equity, Inclusion & Strategic Initiatives Director at States Newsroom, Mika'il previously held the position of Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at All Hands and Hearts until June 2022. Prior roles include Assistant Vice President of Student Success at Motlow State Community College and Associate Dean of Student Success in Academic Affairs at Illinois College, where Mika'il also directed the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and served as an Assistant Professor. Mika'il's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from George Mason University, a Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Radford University. Early career experience includes various technical and support roles at companies such as GTSI and Winstar Communications.