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Kolton Gagnon

Cold Spring Harbor

Summary

Interdisciplinary researcher and writer with expertise in politics and psychology, skilled at bridging theory and practice to address complex socio-political issues. Strong background in academic and professional research, writing, analysis, and literature review, with proven ability to collaborate effectively. Dedicated to generating original and meaningful contributions in all endeavors.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Political Consultant Intern

The Advance Group (TAG)
07.2025 - Current
  • Supported client missions by advancing economic justice, protecting disenfranchised communities, and empowering labor unions through political advocacy and coalition-building.
  • Researched NYC’s political landscape to enhance client visibility, strengthen member security, and inform strategic advocacy initiatives.
  • Directly engaged with community and organizational members to promote democratic participation, strengthen grassroots decision-making power, provide consistent client support.

Community Political Advocacy

(Independent Project)
07.2025 - Current
  • Conducted outreach to local businesses and labor unions to gather political perspectives.
  • Authored and submitted articles to labor organizations to amplify community and worker voices on national policy impacts.
  • Participated in grassroots policy advocacy and petitioning with local political organizations.

ABA Therapist

Denise Wright Licensed Behavior Analyst, PLLC
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Gained hands-on clinical experience, applying academic theory to real-world therapy.
  • Supported children and adolescents with neurological and behavioral challenges in home and clinical settings, promoting independence through personalized therapies.
  • Maintained clinical documentation to evaluate clients and inform treatment adjustments, ensuring a duty and continuity of care.

Research Assistant

Jamieson Webster, Ph.D. & Patricia Gherovici, Ph.D.
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Collaborated with Jamieson Webster, Ph.D. (The New School) and Patricia Gherovici, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania) on a forthcoming book analyzing historical psychoanalytic and clinical cases through a political lens.
  • Conducted rigorous interdisciplinary research, analyzing archival psycho-political material on race, gender, sexuality, technology, colonialism, language, and political ideologies.
  • Expanded the manuscript’s scope, nearly doubling its original length through in-depth research contributions.
  • Recognized for exceptional analytical and collaborative skills, demonstrating commitment to scholarly rigor and high-level intellectual inquiry.

Research Assistant

Max Politics
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Max Politics is produced at New York Law School and its Center for New York City Law, featuring interviews with elected officials and policy advocates.
  • Selected by the lead editor of Gotham Gazette to contribute to his independent podcast based on my demonstrated research excellence and contributions.
  • Conducted in-depth research on elected officials’ legislative records, campaign promises, policy positions, and controversies to prepare for interviews.

Research Assistant

Gotham Gazette
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • An online publication of the Citizens Union Foundation, a nonpartisan watchdog organization focused on government accountability and policy transparency in New York City.
  • Conducted research on New York State politicians and political advocates to support fact-based, objective reporting.
  • Analyzed policy papers and legislation to inform journalists and editors about New York City’s political landscape.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Government

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
05-2024

No Degree -

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Skills

  • Research and Writing
  • Policy analysis
  • Case study analysis
  • Socio-political advocacy
  • Coalition building
  • Political & Psychoanalytic Theory

Timeline

Political Consultant Intern

The Advance Group (TAG)
07.2025 - Current

Community Political Advocacy

(Independent Project)
07.2025 - Current

ABA Therapist

Denise Wright Licensed Behavior Analyst, PLLC
02.2025 - 07.2025

Research Assistant

Jamieson Webster, Ph.D. & Patricia Gherovici, Ph.D.
08.2024 - 02.2025

Research Assistant

Max Politics
06.2023 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

Gotham Gazette
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Government

Wesleyan University

No Degree -

Sacred Heart University

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