Hollyhock Presenters

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Our presenters are curated for their quality, depth, integrity, and alignment with our educational purpose. Since 1982, a distinguished faculty of authors, educators, activists, artists, performers, and practitioners have shared their work at our Cortes Island campus and in Vancouver.

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Jose Nunez

Jose Nunez has more than a decade of Democratic political experience, from school board to Presidential campaigns, with an expertise in developing innovative organizing programs utilizing digital strategies and technology. He currently consults campaigns and organizations on building strategic organizing programs, utilizing innovative digital strategies. Previously, he served as National Organizing Director at the Democratic National Committee supporting sweeping midterm victories in 2022. Additionally, he served as Director of Digital Organizing for the Biden-Harris campaign, where he developed a national and in-state distributed and digital organizing program, leading to the largest volunteer and voter contact program in Presidential history.

Jose is from San Antonio, Texas, and spends his spare time BBQing and doing fine woodworking. He currently resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Shelby, and their two pups, Buster & Rocky.