Nick Guthman

Nick Guthman is a prominent progressive political organizer based in Los Angeles, California. He currently serves as the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Blue Future, a youth-led political action committee aimed at mobilizing young people for progressive electoral campaigns. His role involves leading a national team of youth organizers to build infrastructure that supports progressive Democrats in key elections, particularly focusing on leadership development and community engagement.12

Background and Experience

• Education: Nick graduated magna cum laude from American University, where he was part of the Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars Program. He also earned certificates in Advanced Leadership Studies and Political Campaign Management.1
• Professional Roles: In addition to his work with Blue Future, Nick is a partner at Democracy Partners, where he consults on various projects related to digital organizing, policy research, and coalition building. He has over ten years of experience in political organizing.34

Blue Future and Youth Progressive Action Catalyst

• Blue Future: Founded in 2018, Blue Future focuses on training young left-leaning activists in community organizing and campaigning for Democratic candidates. The organization has been active in various electoral cycles, notably contacting over 650,000 voters during the 2020 election cycle.25
• Youth Progressive Action Catalyst: This organization serves as the parent entity for Blue Future and operates as a hybrid political action committee. It aims to invest in youth engagement and activism by providing stipends and training opportunities for young organizers.25

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional commitments, Nick enjoys cooking—particularly making handmade pasta and pizza—hosting dinner parties, playing paddle tennis, and practicing meditation and yoga. These activities reflect his commitment to personal well-being alongside his dedication to social justice movements.3