English Arizona Staff

Jacob Sumner
Jacob is a native of Glendale, Arizona. Jacob got involved in education advocacy because his mom is a teacher and he’s a product of Arizona’s public schools. He has made a career of supporting educators for elected office.
Before joining Stand for Children, Jacob served as a local press specialists with the Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (ADLCC) in 2024. He has previously worked as a communications consultant for state legislative candidates and with the ADLCC as a communications digital assistant. He graduated with distinction from Arizona State University with a Master’s of Public Administration in 2024.
While not working, Jacob enjoys watching sports including baseball and college football, cooking, reading and watching movies.