Tom brings extensive experience serving in political and non-profit communications roles at the federal and local government levels, in campaigns, and as an advisor to non-profit and progressive organizations. He served for five years as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for a member of the District of Columbia Council where he worked to support progressive legislative initiatives. Previously, he was a Senior Director at West End Strategy Team, and Senior Associate at Rabinowitz/Dorf Communications where he advised non-profit organizations on all aspects of communications including fundraising and media relations. Tom served as a communications official in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and as press secretary for U.S. Senator Ben Nelson and deputy press secretary for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden. During the 2008 campaign season, Tom served as the deputy communications director for the Obama campaign in Indiana. He also served as a senior communications official at a start-up nonprofit focused on ending the corrupting influence of money in politics. Tom is a graduate of Oberlin College.