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Joshua Canter

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Joshua Canter

Joshua is a founder of Above Public Affairs and has a depth of experience using digital tools to impact legislation and influence lawmakers and agency heads. His experience includes running multimillion dollar advertising budgets, launching interactive websites, generating organic social content, developing and executing omnichannel communication plans, and distilling messages for effective online consumption – all under the banner of digital advocacy. He is well-versed in the latest online tactics and trends. 

Working across industries – from healthcare to energy to education – he tackles issues on the forefront of regulations and top-of-mind for voters. He has helped to pass model legislation that has been replicated in other states. 

Joshua has worked on political campaigns of all levels, including heads of states and referendums internationally in Europe, Africa, South America, and West Asia. His work has also been featured in the Los Angeles Times, WIRED, ADWEEK, and The New York Times.

Joshua lives in Santa Monica, CA and enjoys long walks on the beach.

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  1. AI in the Workforce — The AI Economy: Preparing Texas Workers for What's Next

    NTX Legislative Summit Hosted by North Texas Commission

  2. Guest Lecture: Social Media Analytics

    Social Media & Organization Hosted by University of Texas at Austin

    Class taught by Jenifer Sarver

  3. Guest Lecture: Upper Level Advocacy

    Advanced Social Media & Organization Hosted by University of Texas at Austin

    Class taught by Jenifer Sarver

  4. Talking Oil & Gas: Advocating for Your Industry at the State Level

    Industry Association Annual Meeting

    Co-presented with Kate Zaykowski

  5. Using AI to Get More Out of the Meta Ads Library (opens in a new tab)

    Hello Merge Tag (Ep. 51)

    Hosted by Josh Klemons

  6. Guest Lecture: Upper Level Advocacy

    Advanced Social Media & Organization Hosted by University of Texas at Austin

    Class taught by Jenifer Sarver

  7. AI in Action: Hands-On Tools for State Government Affairs

    SGAC Webinar Hosted by State Government Affairs Council

    Co-presented with Jeff Berkowitz of Delve

  8. The Invisible Network: How Facebook Groups Are Reshaping Advocacy Campaigns

    ACP Siting + Permitting 2026 Hosted by American Clean Power Association

  9. Guest Lecture: Social Media Analytics

    Social Media & Organization Hosted by University of Texas at Austin

    Class taught by Jenifer Sarver

  10. Skill-Building: Deploying Chatbots to Engage Advocates

    Digital Media & Advocacy Summit Hosted by Public Affairs Council