John Buhl is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Director of Communications at the Urban Institute since May 2021, where responsibilities include leading media outreach and overseeing the Tax Policy Center's communications strategies. Prior to this role, Buhl worked as the Senior Communications Manager at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and as Director of Media Relations, where major media campaigns were developed in relation to fiscal policies and COVID-19 relief legislation. Buhl's career also includes positions as Account Director at Silverline Communications and Media Relations Manager at the Tax Foundation, among others, highlighting a strong track record in managing communications for complex policy issues. Educationally, Buhl holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh.