John Galayda is an experienced communications professional with over 18 years of experience in storytelling. He studied English at the University of Connecticut and later earned a Master's degree in Communications - Media Literacy and Digital Culture from Sacred Heart University. John has held a variety of roles in the independent and higher education sector, including Director of Communications at Hopkins School, Katherine Delmar Burke School, and Friends Seminary. He has also worked as a Multimedia Journalist at the Connecticut Post Newspaper and as an Education Reporter and Photojournalist at Freedom Communications Inc. Currently, John serves as Creative Director at Friends Seminary, using effective storytelling to enhance brand and champion organic growth.