Basic Info
First Name | Matt |
Last Name | Kuhns |
Username | mattkuhns |
Additional Contact Information
Pronouns | he/him/his |
Website |
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 |