Matthew Kohut is a Principal with KNP Communications, which specializes in preparing public speakers to deliver effective presentations. In addition to their work with progressive politicians and private sector clients, Matt and his partners in KNP have worked with Harvard economists on research that shows how critical politicians' non-verbal communication is to their electoral success, and developed a tool called the virtual primary to gauge politicians' prospects for success on the stump.

Since 2004 Matt has served as a communications consultant to federal government agencies including NASA, EPA, and the Department of Homeland Security. Prior to that, he worked as the Research Specialist to the Dean of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He was the Dean's principal speechwriter and researcher, and managed three book projects on international relations through all phases of production,including "Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics." Matt began his career with Princeton Survey Research Associates, where he wrote about public opinion for corporate, non-profit, and media clients and worked extensively with the Times Mirror Center for the People and the Press.

Matt holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to his career in communications, he worked from 1995-2002 as a professional bassist, touring the United States and Europe with numerous pop music acts.

Matt can be reached via email at Matt-at-KNPcommunications-dot-com.

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