Jonathan Rick

Jonathan Rick is a Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Maryland. He specializes in business communication, helping clients and students master writing, rhetoric, and social media strategies. His professional expertise includes developing communication frameworks for Fortune 1000 companies, federal agencies (including FDA, DOD, and DHS), and academic institutions.

His research focuses on the intersection of language, digital media, and professional communication. Key interests include corporate storytelling, LinkedIn optimization, résumé writing, Wikipedia sourcing policies, and persuasive writing techniques across platforms.

Through his consultancy, the Jonathan Rick Group, he provides workshops, ghostwriting, and communication strategy services. Notable projects include digital programs for the White House's Startup America initiative, Operation MySite concert broadcast, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's entrepreneurship campaign.

Education includes a B.A. in Government from Hamilton College, where he graduated with honors for his thesis on the Iraq war.