Dr. Michael Braun
Co-Founder & COO

Dr. Michael Braun has designed and taught more than sixty-five undergraduate and graduate courses in business analytics, leadership, and data ethics at Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, the University of South Florida, and DePaul University. His award-winning research on organizational decision-making and team dynamics has been published in leading academic journals and edited volumes, with twenty-eight publications garnering over 2,500 citations.

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Serving as a research consultant for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and NASA, he has helped organizations and students alike apply research insights to achieve measurable outcomes. His expertise in quantitative methods, business operations, and organizational leadership informs how EssayU delivers an exceptional client experience while maintaining efficiency and quality at scale.

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Together with Dr. Alisha Braun, he leads EssayU with a shared commitment to integrity, clarity, and impact, ensuring every family benefits from a process defined by excellence and care.