Bentley Hudgins

Bentley Hudgins currently serves as the Georgia State Director for the Human Rights Campaign since October 2023. Previously, Bentley has been self-employed as a consultant in political strategy, policy, organizing, and communications since November 2014, notably advising Family Values at Work on various policy issues. Bentley's experience includes roles such as Political Strategist and Lead Organizer for The New Georgia Project, where leadership in the Georgia Cares Campaign encompassed multiple initiatives. Other significant positions include Community Engagement Associate at the ACLU of Georgia, Programming and Marketing roles at The Mill, and outreach efforts at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Mercer University, complemented by foundational high school achievements at Union Grove High School.