Matthew Trujillo

Matthew Trujillo has a diverse work experience spanning from 2016 to 2023. Matthew started their career as a Campaign Intern at Larson For Congress, where they played a key role in analyzing call data and reaching out to voters and volunteers. Matthew then worked as an Outreach Fellow at Connecticut Democrats, spearheading a community outreach program and contributing to the party's success in municipal elections. Subsequently, Matthew gained experience in food services management at UConn Dining Services, where they served as an Assistant Manager and Student Supervisor. Matthew also worked at Grassroots Campaigns as a Field Manager, exceeding fundraising goals and leading a team in Florida. Matthew then transitioned to the advertising industry as an Ad Sales Rep at Professional Sports Publications, selling ad space and making cold calls. Matthew continued their career in media sales at POLITICO, starting as a Business Development Associate and progressing to roles such as Associate Account Executive and Account Executive. Currently, they are serving as an Associate Director of Business Development at Axios.

Throughout their work experience, Matthew has demonstrated strong skills in sales, management, fundraising, and community outreach.

Matthew Trujillo attended the University of Connecticut from 2014 to 2018, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.