Alex Hanns
Alex specializes in creative strategy, message development, earned and paid media, and campaign management.
Prior to joining Kivvit, Alex served on Governor JB Pritzker’s communications team for nearly five years. As deputy press secretary in the administration, he managed the governor’s digital channels, as well as the office’s creative content and the ‘All In Illinois’ initiative, which included 10 data-driven advertising campaigns focused on behavior change and COVID-19 safety. Alex also practiced media relations and rapid response on Pritzker’s gubernatorial campaign. Previously, he worked for two members of the Illinois General Assembly as well as several political campaigns and advocacy groups.
Alex is originally from Harwood Heights, and you can now find him in Chicago, brushing up on his Italian or admiring the city’s architecture by foot or on Divvy.
Education
- B.A., in public relations and advertising, DePaul University
Honors and Awards
- PR Week Awards 2022
- StateScoop 50 Nominee, State Up and Comer – 2021
- Windy City Times 30 Under 30 – 2019