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NARP Outreach & Engagement Director Malcolm Kenton

Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, Malcolm Kenton graduated in 2008 from Guilford College (Greensboro) with High Honors.  He earned a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies. 

He is a longtime political and environmental activist and rail advocate. Passenger train issues were a central component of Malcolm’s senior research project at Guilford, which included a documentary film called Re-Training America. He interned in Washington with the Humane Society of the United States and The American Prospect magazine, where he wrote online content.  He has worked for several political campaigns and been involved in numerous grassroots organizations.

Malcolm brings to NARP well-developed writing and research skills, extensive knowledge of environmental and transportation issues, and enthusiasm for the development of a robust passenger train network, which he sees as a crucial to making America stronger, healthier and more sustainable. He is responsible for developing and implementing grassroots outreach strategies, especially for younger people. His duties include serving as primary steward of the NARP Blog.  He does the layout of NARP News and assists with compiling material.