Dave Stroup

Dave Stroup is a Washington, DC-based writer and educator, currently teaching writing at Howard University. With a background in Democratic strategy, digital advocacy, and journalism, Dave has a diverse professional history that includes roles such as a senior Democratic strategist, weekend editor for DCist.com, and a contributing writer and photographer for various DC-based publications. His work has been recognized with a nomination for a James Beard Foundation Journalism Award in 2019 for a feature piece he wrote for Eater. Dave is also known for his active presence on Twitter, earning him accolades such as being named the 'Favorite Local Political Wonk on Twitter' by the Washington Post in 2012.