John Louis

John Louis has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries.

Starting in 2008, they interned at Graywolf Press as an Editorial & Development Intern. In 2009, they worked as an ESL Teacher at the Minnesota Literacy Council.

From 2012 to 2015, John was a Community Organizer at the Stevens Square Community Organization, where they acted as a liaison between city officials, police, local businesses, and residents. John also managed partnerships with media, businesses, non-profits, and property owners. Additionally, they recruited and managed volunteers for events and ongoing initiatives.

In 2013, John became the Festival Organizer for the Red Hot Art & Music Festival. John coordinated all aspects of the festival, featuring local artists, music, and cultural performances, with an attendance of over 3000 people per year.

From 2015 to 2018, they worked as a Media Coordinator & Writer at the Minnesota Department of Revenue. In this role, they coordinated media activities and served as a writer.

In 2015, John also briefly worked as a Coordinator at the East Isles Residents Association.

Most recently, they worked as a Marketing and Communications Manager at the City of Minneapolis, starting in August 2018.

John Louis obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from the University of Minnesota. No specific start or end years were provided for their education at this institution.