Matt Gross is joining John Edwards' One America Committee as an advisor for online communications.

Press release after the jump.

Press release from OAC on Matt Gross.

Washington, DC – Senator John Edwards’ One America Committee announced today that Mathew Gross would join its team as an Advisor for Online Communications. 

Senator Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, are committed to using online technologies to bring more people into the democratic process.  They have continuously used cutting-edge technologies, such as podcasts and videoblogs, to build a community dedicated to lifting more Americans out of poverty and helping to elect more Democrats across the country. Gross’ experience advancing the field of online communications will enhance Senator and Mrs. Edwards’ efforts to engage in a dialogue with people throughout the country.

Gross was previously the Director of Internet Communications for Governor Howard Dean’s presidential campaign.  He has served as a strategic online advisor for global NGOs, Democratic senatorial campaigns, and numerous progressive and environmental organizations and initiatives throughout the country.  Gross holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Montana, Missoula, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Comments

[David Hoggard]

Good, maybe THAT will keep him off my front porch and out of my kitchen. He was doing too much community building based around my liquor cabinet

Kidding, of course.

Good on my neighbor and friend... Edwards is lucky to have him.

[meblogin]

"Senator Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, are committed to using online technologies to bring more people into the democratic process. "

conspiracy?..coverup?...

I recall a very well regarded writer saying that Mr. Edwards has very little idea what blogging is. How can he be committed to something he knows nothing about?

....ooops...hmmm...then again he is a politician..