Aloha
Backenstose

Associate Director of Video

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Team
Digital Advocacy

Aloha Backenstose is the associate director of video for the Digital Advocacy team at American Progress. They grew up in Arlington, Virginia, and recently graduated from James Madison University, where they studied both film production and film studies. Much of their work, including an award-winning short documentary, centers on the experiences of minority groups. Prior to becoming a full-time staff member, Backenstose was an intern with the Production department.

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