Kennard Ray

Kennard Ray's work experience includes the following:

- Chief Executive Officer at Earth Strong Naturals, LLC (September 2019 - Present): Kennard founded and leads a vertically integrated consumer packaged goods business, overseeing distribution, operations, sales, production, and engagement. The flagship product, Five Star Fronto, is sold in over 500 retail locations across seven US states.

- Principal at FFD 149 (April 2022 - Present): Kennard holds a principal position at FFD 149.

- Chief Executive Officer - Manchester at Fine Fettle (April 2022 - Present): Kennard serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Fine Fettle, based in Manchester.

- Principal at Blue Ribbon Strategies (January 2016 - Present): Kennard holds a principal role at Blue Ribbon Strategies.

- Founder/Chairperson, Co-Director at Full Citizens Coalition (Unlock The Vote) (December 2017 - Present): Kennard is the founder and chairperson of the Full Citizens Coalition, also serving as a co-director.

- Policy Associate at AIDS CONNECTICUT (February 2018 - May 2018): Kennard worked as a policy associate at AIDS CONNECTICUT.

- National Policy Director/Deputy Managing Director at Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (June 2015 - November 2016): Kennard served as the national policy director and deputy managing director at Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. Kennard also held the position of Deputy Regional Policy Director from January 2015 to June 2015.

- Campaign Manager at Ed Gomes State Senate 2015 (January 2015 - February 2015): Kennard managed the campaign for Ed Gomes during their state senate run in 2015.

- Deputy Registrar of Voters at City of Hartford (April 2014 - December 2014): Kennard worked as the Deputy Registrar of Voters for the City of Hartford.

- Campaign Manager at Marilyn Moore for Senate 2014 (May 2014 - November 2014): Kennard managed the campaign for Marilyn Moore during their Senate run in 2014.

Kennard Ray attended New York University from 2009 to 2010, where they studied Creative Writing/Marketing. It is not specified whether they obtained a degree during this time.