ANTONIO
ARELLANO

Antonio Arellano is a nationally recognized civic engagement leader and communications strategist who has dedicated his career to building power for underrepresented communities and defending democracy.

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For over a decade, Antonio has been on the frontlines of the most pressing issues facing Texas and the nation, from protecting voting rights to mobilizing young voters, advancing immigrant justice, and holding those in power accountable. His work bridges grassroots organizing, media strategy, and digital innovation to create change that is people-powered, culturally competent, and impactful.

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Today, Antonio serves as the National Director of Media and Creator Relations at Indivisible, where he leads efforts to break through the noise of traditional politics by working with podcasters, digital creators, and non-traditional media outlets to amplify progressive voices and connect with the communities who will shape America’s future.

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Previously, Antonio served as Chief of Staff and Vice President of Communications at NextGen America, where he helped lead national strategies to empower young voters and secure the second-largest youth voter turnout in U.S. history. His career also includes serving as Interim Executive Director of Jolt Action, leading media strategy for the ACLU of Texas, and working as a journalist in one of the country’s most diverse media markets.​

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Antonio represents a new era of bold and fearless leadership, emerging from a social climate that is actively demanding fresh perspectives on key issues. His innovative use of digital media and narrative shift work has quickly catapulted Antonio into one of the leading progressive voices in the United States. His work has been mentioned in Time Magazine, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Telemundo, and Univision, among others.