Danny Kelleher

Danny Kelleher is a writer and content strategist who focuses primarily on thought leadership. He is energized by the challenge of diving into new topics and finding simplicity without oversimplification. At Gagen, he merges a creative foundation with a passion for culture, strategy and research—managing our thought leadership initiatives, serving as our principle writer and editor, and owning various marketing campaigns and projects.

Previously, Danny worked at LEAP Innovations, an equity-focused Chicago education nonprofit specialized in education innovation and personalized learning. In addition to handling a variety of digital responsibilities, Danny wrote a wide range of content for LEAP, from speeches and Forbes columns for LEAP’s CEO to website copy, blog posts, social content, newsletters, research reports and an internal style guide for the broader organization.

Danny holds a bachelor's degree in English (creative writing) from Northwestern University. While there, he worked for two years as a tutor in the school's writing center. An essay of his was named a Notable Essay in the New York Times’ Modern Love College Essay Contest, and a short story of his co-won the Edwin L. Shuman Award for Best Honors Thesis in Creative Writing.