Josh Reynolds
About Josh Reynolds
Josh Reynolds serves as the Government Affairs Coordinator at Americans for the Arts, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in legislative communication, nonprofit governance, and advocacy, and has a background in history and public history.
Work at Americans for the Arts
Josh Reynolds serves as the Government Affairs Coordinator at Americans for the Arts, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he coordinates comprehensive communications regarding legislation and tracks legislative developments. He leads professional development meetings that focus on nonprofit governance and advocacy, providing valuable insights to stakeholders. Additionally, he has created a model legislative database to share important legislative language and context with various government levels. His work enhances the organization's ability to advocate for the arts effectively.
Education and Expertise
Josh Reynolds holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Texas, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Public/Applied History from American University, completing his studies in 2022. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in historical analysis and public policy, which he applies in his current role in government affairs. His expertise is further demonstrated through his presentations at conferences on arts advocacy and governance.
Background
Before joining Americans for the Arts, Josh Reynolds gained experience in various roles related to government affairs and advocacy. He worked as a Legislative Aide for the Texas Senate from 2017 to 2018, where he assisted in legislative processes. He then served as a Government Affairs Manager at Associa from 2019 to 2022, focusing on advocacy efforts. Additionally, he completed a legal internship at the Law Office of Tim Powers in 2018 and worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of North Texas in 2016.
Achievements
Josh Reynolds has made significant contributions to the field of arts advocacy through his work at Americans for the Arts. He has developed a model legislative database that aids stakeholders in understanding legislative language and context. His coordination of outreach and grassroots campaigns using VoterVoice software demonstrates his commitment to engaging communities in advocacy efforts. He also tracks legislation and updates leadership groups during state legislative sessions, ensuring that key stakeholders remain informed about relevant developments.