Ali Kurnaz

Creative Digital Strategist

Ali Kurnaz is a Creative Digital Strategist currently working at Mavilūz. He is a first-generation Turkish American with over 15 years of experience in creative digital strategy, cross-industry critical thinking, political competency, web design, and graphic arts.1

Professional Experience

Kurnaz has a diverse background in politics and digital strategy:

He previously served as Vice President at Amare Public Affairs from May 2021 to June 2023, where he managed client relationships, developed digital strategies, and led ad campaigns.1
As Creative Director of the Florida Democratic Party, he oversaw digital engagement, social media strategy, and various aspects of digital campaigning during the 2018 midterm and 2020 general elections.1
He has been appointed and elected to leadership positions in the Democratic Party and has run successful political campaigns.1

Achievements and Recognition

Ali Kurnaz has received several accolades for his work:

He was awarded the prestigious Reed Award for Best Graphic Design by Campaigns & Elections for his work.2
At age 24, he was elected as a Party Leader Delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention on behalf of Senator Bernie Sanders.1
He is a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for his role in a grassroots campaign that registered nearly 11,000 UCF students to vote.1
Kurnaz has been recognized with the Florida Politics 30 Under 30 Award and the UCF Alumni 30 Under 30 Award.1

Skills and Expertise

Kurnaz's expertise includes:

Designing graphics and microsites to enhance brand identity and user experience
Consulting on digital strategy for corporate, non-profit, and political clients
Managing social media presence and increasing brand visibility
Implementing ad campaigns using platforms like Meta Ads and Google Search Ads
Utilizing tools such as WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign

His work has been featured on HBO's Axios, demonstrating his impact in the field of digital strategy and political communication.1