Morgan Cronin

Chief of Staff

New York, New York, United States

About

Hi! I’m Morgan, a strategic communications specialist with over a decade of experience across the finance, tech, arts, media, and nonprofit sectors. My superpower lies in creating clarity from complexity—whether through thoughtful content, structured workflows, or by helping leadership articulate vision and purpose. Throughout my career, I’ve worn many hats: public relations lead, technical recruiter, project manager, writer, executive partner, culture builder, digital communications strategist, and content curator. At my core, I’m a clear thinker and strong communicator who thrives in dynamic environments where trust, emotional intelligence, and autonomy are valued. I hold a BA in Journalism (Public Relations) from the University of Oklahoma and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Storytelling is the backbone of everything I do. It informs my work with a sharp editorial lens and a deep understanding of people and systems. I blend creativity with execution, emotional intelligence with insight, and thought partnership with action. If that resonates, let’s connect!

Experience

  • Contributing Writer at ArtHouston Magazine
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    • Wrote Fall 2025 feature "The World Through Their Eyes" • Wrote Spring 2022 feature "NFT: Why NFTs are Here to Stay" • Wrote Fall 2021 “Crypto Vision,” 2019 “Houston: The Best Kept Secret” and Spring 2016 “Picasso” cover stories • Interviewed Anne Tucker, named 'America’s Best Curator' in 2001 by TIME Magazine

  • Founder at MWC Solutions
    Jun 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

  • Coordinator Finance & Capital Markets at Switch
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Executive Assistant to Co-Managing Partner at Newlight Partners
    Jul 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Newlight Partners is a growth-focused middle market private equity firm that builds businesses in partnership with exceptional founders and management teams. The Newlight team has been investing together since 2005, originally as the Strategic Investments Group at Soros Fund Management LLC, and now as Newlight after the team's spin-out in 2018.

  • Senior Administrative Assistant at BMO Capital Markets
    May 2017 - Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos