About
Jonathan Michael Kay
Neuroscience researcher turned story producer. For two decades, I have worked in global health, scientific communications, and institutional storytelling — learning that every expert, breakthrough, and crisis contains a human story worth telling.
My background is unusual. I started in neuropsychological research at Boston University, studying how the brain processes information and forms understanding. That foundation shapes everything I produce. When you understand how people think, you can build narratives that resonate at a deeper level.
I have executive produced an award-winning documentary, created a STEM video series seen by 375,000 people, built communications operations across four continents, and served as narrative advisor to C-suite leaders at some of the world’s largest organizations. I work best with teams doing complex, high-stakes work who struggle to communicate why it matters.
Washington, DC Region — Available for retainer partnerships and project-based work