Hi, I’m Aaron,
and I make websites.

As the Director of Web Development at MDW, I help campaigns, causes, and forward-thinking organizations connect with their audiences, with a focus on user experience, accessibility, and conversion.

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Good design requires
a humanistic approach.

Understanding how people think and feel when they use a website helps me design experiences that feel natural and easy to navigate.

I work with organizations throughout Florida and across the country to help them raise funds, inform, and persuade through fast, functional, well-designed websites.

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“Make it simple, but significant.”
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Aaron Monse

Fort Lauderdale, FL
hello@aaronmonse.com

Experience

Director of Web Development

MDW Communications, Fort Lauderdale, FL

2017 – Present

MDW Communications is an award-winning political marketing firm specializing in digital media and direct mail for Democratic campaigns and causes in Florida and throughout the United States.

  • Designed, developed, and deployed hundreds of websites built on WordPress
  • Maintained best modern practices for responsiveness, security, and accessibility
  • Developed, tested, and implemented new UX strategies, resulting in an average 6% year-over-year increase in web-based fundraising conversions
  • Worked closely with dozens of political campaigns at all levels of government, in addition to nonprofits, advocacy groups, and trade unions, to translate new and existing identities into modern digital experiences

Founder, Creative Director

Activated Media, Fort Lauderdale, FL

2016 – 2017

Activated Media was a boutique design studio providing digital media and messaging consultation to local progressive campaigns, nonprofits, and cause-oriented small businesses.

  • Designed brand identities, websites, and messaging platforms for political campaigns and nonprofits.

Honors & awards

Pollie Awards

American Association of Political Consultants · 5 wins

2026
  • Best Mayoral Campaign Website Tiffany Moore Russell for Orange County Mayor Gold
2023
  • Best Website for Down Ballot Statewide Adrian Fontes for Secretary of State (AZ) Bronze
2021
  • Best Congressional Campaign Website Donald McEachin for Congress Bronze
  • Best State Legislative Campaign Website (South) Jose Javier Rodriguez for State Senate Gold
2020
  • Best Mayoral Campaign Website Daniella Levine Cava for Mayor of Miami-Dade County Gold

Reed Awards

Campaigns & Elections · 10 wins

2026
  • Best Mayoral Campaign Website Tiffany Moore Russell for Orange County Mayor
2024
  • Best Microsite (Democratic) Complete the Vision (Camping World Stadium)
  • Best Website for County, Local, or Judicial (Democratic) Joe Magazine for Miami Beach City Commissioner
2023
  • Best Landing Page (Democratic) Honor Them With Action
  • Best Microsite (Democratic) Teachers.vote (United Teachers of Dade)
  • Best Website for County, Local, or Judicial Joshua Simmons for Coral Springs City Commissioner
  • Best Website for Statewide Campaign Nikki Fried for Florida Governor
  • Best Website for US House / Senate (Democratic) Tom Malinowski for Congress
2021
  • Best Website for County, Local or Judicial (Non-Mayoral) John Mina for Orange County Sheriff
  • Best Website for State Legislative Campaign Jose Javier Rodriguez for State Senate

All awards associated with MDW Communications.

Volunteer

Web Director

Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue

2018 – Present

  • Designed and developed a rebranding and website refresh
  • Routine website maintenance

Education

BBA, Communications

Florida Atlantic University, 2018

Selected work.