Basic Info

First Name

Matt

Last Name

Kuhns

Username

mattkuhns

Additional Contact Information

Pronouns

he/him/his

Website

http://www.modernalchemy.biz

Progressive Profile

Current Employer

self employed

Current Occupation

Freelancer

Tagline

Design + Communications Consultant, Activist

Bio

My first job was in communications for Planned Parenthood, including education and advocacy work. After years of interest in politics mostly from the sidelines, I became very active in a local issue campaign in 2016, followed by a lot of activism and campaign volunteering in 2017 and since. I have also provided professional services to campaigns for local and state government.

Impact

I have helped young, progressive candidates transform local government where I live, opening the door to advances for clean energy, transparency, inclusive policy and more.

Mission

Getting fair districts in Ohio and elsewhere; protecting representative democracy; generally preventing things from falling apart

Work History

Employer

Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa

Occupation

Graphic Designer

Start Date

November 20, 2000

End Date

September 18, 2002

Employer

Self-employed

Occupation

Design+Communications Freelancer

Start Date

May 16, 2006

Volunteer History

Organization

Lakewood Democratic Club

Role

Secretary

Start Date

January 30, 2019

End Date

January 30, 2021

Organization

Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus

Role

communications assistant

Start Date

April 10, 2017

Organization

Swing Left

Role

research team

Start Date

August 24, 2017

End Date

October 30, 2020

Organization

Warren for President

Role

text team leader

Start Date

November 30, 2019

End Date

March 3, 2020

Education

School

Iowa State University

Degree

BFA, Graphic Design

Honors and Achievements

Honors and Distinction

Graduation Date

May 7, 2000