Alexander Amend

Alexander Amend is a seasoned communications professional with a background in leading teams and strategic communications in areas such as racial and environmental justice, civil and labor rights, and countering white supremacist violence. With over 10 years of experience, he is also a freelance writer and researcher focusing on far-right movements and climate change politics.

Alexander pursued a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Minnesota and holds a High School Diploma from the School of Environmental Studies.

Throughout his career, Alexander has held various key roles in several prestigious organizations. He currently serves as the Director of Communications at Rewiring America. Previously, he was the Director of Communications at Moonshot, Associate Regional Communications Director at Sierra Club, Communications Manager at Sierra Club, Research Director at the Southern Poverty Law Center, Digital Media Director at the Southern Poverty Law Center, Associate Director of Communications at Demos: An Equal Say & An Equal Chance for All, Reporter and Researcher at HuffPost, Intern at TPM Media LLC, Intern at Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, and Freelance Reporter at KFAI 90.3 FM HD - Fresh Air Community Radio.