i solve problems through storytelling. 

Donald Vincent also known as Mr. Hip is a poet, educator, musician, and lover of animals and the environment. He is currently a deputy director of marketing in the clean transportation industry teaches in the English department at Coppin State University.

In his spare time, he makes up one half of the dynamic recording duo for the Hit It With The Hips baseball podcast alongside his wife. He also served as a Poetry Reader for the Los Angeles Review, Director of Publications for the Los Angeles Pétanque Club, Adult Literacy Tutor for the Los Angeles Public Library, and dabbled as a novice hiker with his family. He misses teaching in the School of Film, Television, and Media at Emerson College, English Composition for UCLA’s Writing Programs, and the Writing Program at University of La Verne. Previous copywriting experience includes lead copywriting in the finance industry, social media for MeUndies, Cisco Home (Small Green Door clients), and content creation for The Best Bees Company.

Before moving to Baltimore, Donald reshaped the voice and tone for City National Bank’s brand while in Los Angeles. Prior to living in LA, Donald helped mobilize communities to support press freedom as the Community Outreach Coordinator for PEN America throughout the country. Donald also contributed content for Wellvyl, a wellness organization dedicated to redefining the concept of wellness and making it accessible for all. Donald learned technical writing and program management after working as an Emergency Management Program Specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency — some would call him a Master Continuity of Operations Planner. He enjoys using storytelling as an instrument for change and awareness of advancing an understanding of justice and compassion. He earned his MFA from Emerson College in Creative Writing and a BA in Writing and Public Relations from Loyola University Maryland. His poems have been published in a variety of different literary magazines and journals. His music can be found everywhere that music is sold and streamed online. He is originally from Washington, DC and now resides in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife, daughter, and son.