(DeWayne) Michael Crawford

Cultural strategist and writer changing cultural narratives around underestimated communities, power and belonging. Currently: I am a Vice President at Spitfire Strategies.

Michael Crawford is the Vice President at Spitfire Strategies, a strategic communication firm based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in creating impactful campaigns that address critical social issues such as LGBTQ equality, voting rights, gun control, immigration, and racial justice. His work aims to shift narratives and elevate marginalized communities.

Professional Background

Director of Marketing at MoveOn: Crawford focused on cultural strategies to engage diverse audiences and produced the significant campaign "Your Vote Is Power" in 2020, which aimed to mobilize young voters and voters of color.
Freedom to Marry: He was instrumental in developing the digital strategy that contributed to the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S., overseeing branding and online content.
Human Rights Campaign: As Associate Field Director, he worked on advancing civil rights legislation for LGBTQ individuals and supported electoral efforts for endorsed candidates.

Writing and Advocacy

Crawford is also a published writer, with articles on race, identity, and culture featured in notable publications such as Wired, NBC News THINK, Teen Vogue, and Newsweek. He believes that storytelling can drive social change.

His educational background includes training as a copywriter, which he combines with his passion for advertising to find innovative solutions to complex problems.1 2 3 4

Highlights

Jan 7 · twitter

If Elon buys Liverpool, I will walk alone faster than Mo Salah running down the wing.

Jan 6 · twitter

Trent played terribly yesterday, but he is still massively important for Liverpool. He's a world class player. The club should fight to keep him despite the allure Real Madrid. I hope he stays and helps to lead the team to more trophies.