Team
Every element of EssayU’s approach is intentionally designed for impact, efficiency, and excellence. Our graduate-trained coaches help students not only write their way in, but truly find their way forward.
Alisha Braun
Founder & CEO
Dr. Alisha Braun is a former education professor with nearly two decades of experience in teaching, research, and mentorship. With a PhD in Educational Policy and a background in school psychology, she founded EssayU to combine her passion for teaching and writing with her belief in the transformative power of education.
Mike Braun
Co-Founder & COO
Dr. Michael Braun is a business professor with eighteen years of experience in data analytics and organizational leadership, plus thirteen years of experience in graduate admissions. Holding a PhD in Organizational Psychology, he co-founded EssayU to apply his quantitative expertise to a process that combines academic precision with meaningful impact for students and families.
