Ethan Clarke is a strategic organizer and project planner with nearly two decades of experience in the North American labour movement. He founded Campaign Gears in 2012, combining the fight for social justice with a passion for digital technology (he loves making databases, he admits it). Campaign Gears has helped more than 90 unions and nonprofits with varied campaign needs.
Before founding Campaign Gears, Ethan was the Organizing Director of Workers United Canada Council, overseeing several large, successful organizing drives. Currently, he is the Campaign Strategist at CUPW and is a member of CUPE. He has worked in various roles, including campaign manager, on more than 10 federal, provincial, and municipal election campaigns.
He began his career with an undergraduate degree with a joint major in Political Studies and Computer Studies from Trent University. He also holds a certificate in website development from OCAD University.