American Student Assistance
Mike Murphy is a seasoned professional in strategic communications and social media management, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Strategic Communications at American Student Assistance since August 2021. In this role, Mike manages business-to-business social media accounts to enhance brand awareness and creates thought leadership content focused on K-12 education and career exploration. Prior to this, Mike held several positions at Connelly Partners, including Social Media Supervisor, where responsibilities encompassed mentorship, social media strategy development for prominent brands, and client reporting. Additional experience includes creative management roles at Brafton Inc., where Mike co-managed the social media team and trained strategists, as well as earlier positions in sales and public relations. Mike holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Emmanuel College.
American Student Assistance
American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate postsecondary pathways through exploration, work-based learning, and free digital experiences. ASA meets students both in and beyond the classroom with digital tools, resources, and information to empower their career planning journeys. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and having equitable access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.