Joel Kasnetz is a seasoned political strategist and communications expert with nearly a decade of experience across seven states. His expertise spans research, communications, campaign management, and strategic consulting for political campaigns and organizations at local, state, and national levels.

Prior to joining Hilltop, Joel provided launch consulting for campaigns and strategic communications guidance to progressive and good governance groups. His work included crafting messaging for rapid response war rooms that helped shape national narratives on crucial issues such as immigration policy, Covid-19 disinformation, and the Mueller Report.

In 2022, Joel managed the general election campaign for one of the most competitive and expensive Congressional challenger races in the country, outperforming the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in district. Leading a team of 14 staff, he oversaw a $2.89 million budget and secured endorsements from over 70 labor unions, organizations, and PACs.

Earlier in his career, Joel served as a Communications Director for a U.S. House office, running an aggressive, bilingual press and media operation. In 2018, he led communications for the Democratic Party of New Mexico, working directly on successful gubernatorial and House race flips that completed a full Democratic sweep of statewide and federal elections in the state.

At the national level, Joel’s experience includes serving as the Democratic National Committee’s Director of LGBTQ Media, where he went on the record to hold the Trump administration accountable for its attacks on LGBTQ rights. He began his political career as a researcher for the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Originally from New Hampshire and a graduate of the University of Vermont, Joel brings his experience to Hilltop where he helps provide strategy for political and private sector clients.