Political Scientist, Journalist, and Progressive Commentator

Man in a suit standing in front of a Democratic Party of Orange County banner.
Conor Kelly, M.A. | Naperville, IL
Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Illinois Springfield — recognized for graduate work on women’s recruitment and descriptive representation.
With academic writing on gender and representation and hands-on campaign experience, I bring a nuanced yet critical perspective to how political narratives are shaped — and how they must evolve.

Work Experience

Political Canvassing & Campaigns

• Political Canvasser/Petitioner — Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus / Sen. Laura Ellman (Aug 2025 – Current)
• Political Canvasser — All United PAC (Mar 2025 – Apr 2025)
• Fellow — Progressive Turnout Project / Casten for Congress (Sep 2024 – Nov 2024)
• Campus Organizer — Warren for President (Dec 2019 – Feb 2020)

Media & Communications

• Video Editor & Researcher — The Collins Law Firm (Apr 2024 – Nov 2024)
• Creator & Host — The Progressive American Report (Ongoing)
• Opinion Editor — The Lorian
• Staff Writer — UIS Observer (Sep 2021 – Dec 2022)

Public Service & Administration

• Operational Excellence Intern — Dept. of Central Management Services (Aug 2021 – Dec 2023)