Stephen Kent

Public Relations Specialist at Consumer Choice Center

Stephen Kent is the Media Director at the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), a role he assumed in May 2023. In this position, he focuses on enhancing the organization's media presence across North America, the European Union, and Asia, while also engaging in government affairs and coalition-building efforts in Washington, D.C. His work supports various campaigns aimed at promoting consumer choice and innovation, including "Fit For Growth," "Lifestyle Choice," and "Tech Innovation".1 4

Kent brings nearly a decade of experience in advocacy for individual liberty and consumer rights. Prior to joining CCC, he served as the spokesperson for Young Voices, where he trained young writers and policy analysts in communications and public speaking. He has been published in several prominent outlets, including USA Today, Washington Examiner, and Reason Magazine, and has made numerous appearances on media platforms like Fox News and Al Jazeera.1 2 3

Additionally, Kent is an author, known for his book How The Force Can Fix The World: Lessons on Life, Liberty & Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, which draws parallels between the Star Wars universe and contemporary political issues.1 2 He has a background in digital media and marketing, having held various roles in organizations focused on consumer advocacy and policy.3

Highlights

May 30 · consumerchoicecenter.org

Stephen Kent joins Consumer Choice Center to expand its media ...

Apr 11 · reason.com

Stephen Kent - Reason Magazine

Experience

Public Relations Specialist at Consumer Choice Center (May 2023 - Present)

Director Of Operations at Echelon Insights (Jan 2022 - May 2023), Spokesperson & PR Director at Young Voices (Mar 2017 - Nov 2021), Digital Manager at Generation Opportunity (Sep 2015 - Mar 2017), North Carolina Field Director at Generation Opportunity (Apr 2015 - Sep 2015), Digital Media & Marketing Manager at Hilton North Raleigh-Midtown (Jan 2014 - Apr 2015)

Education

Bachelor's of Political Science, Political Science and Government, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2010 - 2014), Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Western Carolina University (2008 - 2010), Grimsley High School (2004 - 2008)