Joshua Chilton

Josh is a marketing professional with a deep passion for the Arizona community. He earned 15 years of media experience with Clear Channel Radio/iHeart Media, reaching the position of Promotion Director for stations including 95.5 The Mountain, 99.9 KEZ, 550 KFYI, and MIX 96.9. Most recently, he served as Community Outreach Coordinator for the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office, leading programs to deliver resources and training to educators throughout the county. Among his favorite projects was the launch of Electric Vehicle clubs for students in grades 5-12 to build interest in engineering careers, and a program with the Governor’s office to provide free summer camps to 100,000 Arizona students following the pandemic.

Having worked in both media and government organizations, Josh is excited to be a part of the launch of the Arizona Media Institute with CFA. He looks forward to working with reporters and influencers to provide easy access to fact-based data and research on the most important issues affecting the state.

Josh is a never-ending learner and strives to build new skills. He has received Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Political Science from Arizona State University, Project Management certification from Rutgers University, and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts - Lowell. His hobbies include learning new educational technology (i.e. 3D printers and laser cutters) and he aims to become fluent in Japanese.