Russ Swindell currently works as a Client Strategist for progressive pollster Public Policy Polling and is focused on helping candidates and causes get access to more data and research for less cost. Russ has been actively involved in campaign and issue politics throughout his career and has managed campaigns for North Carolina non-profits and candidates at the local, state and federal level. Previous work includes serving as the Director of a North Carolina donor alliance, Chief of Staff to Congressman Bob Etheridge, and serving as the North Carolina Democratic Party's Communications and Party Outreach Director.