Director of Communications and Events

Crane Friedman is passionate about using effective communication to drive change in his community. Crane began his career in public interest work by completing a fellowship with Denver-based labor rights law firm Towards Justice, where he played a role in important victories for Colorado workers, such as expanding overtime and minimum wage protections.

Upon graduating from Colorado College in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Crane helped flip Michigan blue as a field organizer with the Michigan Democratic Coordinated Campaign. In San Diego, Crane has used his communications skillset to facilitate more progressive wins at the ballot box, such as the successful passage of 2022 Ballot Measure D. Crane joins the District 7 team having most recently worked for the San Diego County 4th Supervisorial District staff as the Communications Coordinator.

In his spare time, Crane loves to travel, watch soccer, catch up with friends, or explore the San Diego region.