Evan Keller
Evan specializes in helping clients achieve their public affairs goals through earned media and strategic communications efforts. He brings extensive experience in policy, messaging, writing, and media relations.
Prior to joining Kivvit, Evan served for five years on Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s communications team. As her press secretary, he helped build her national profile through creative media outreach and thoughtful message development. He took two temporary leaves from this position to help the Biden campaign and the Betsy Dirksen Londrigan for Congress campaign with their earned media efforts. Previously, he worked for State Senator Scott Bennett and State Representative Carol Ammons during his time in downstate Illinois.
Evan is from a small town in Southern Illinois and now lives in Washington, D.C. He enjoys a good book, pickup basketball, and recreational softball.
Education
- B.A. in communication, political science, and Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Currently completing an M.B.A. at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business