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John McKain

Director of External Affairs

John McKain is a leader in public affairs and strategic communications with deep experience forging powerful collaborations that lead to large-scale impacts. His portfolio includes external affairs, marketing, media relations, event management and brand development for the institute. He is advancing the national reputation for the institute through an integrated marketing strategy that showcases thought leadership, research excellence, community development and student engagement. He devotes time to supporting his two college-age children and, in his spare time, enjoys running, hiking and photography.