About Will

Will Caron is an artist, writer, designer, editor, communications specialist and organizer living in Kahaluʻu, Hawaiʻi.

Currently, Will works full-time as the Communications Director of Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice and its associated projects.

Will spends most of his free time either working on freelance projects, creative work, or helping to organize youth to fight for the sustainable future we deserve, primarily through Young Progressives Demanding Action.

Will is working toward a day where he can earn a living doing what brings him the most joy: writing and drawing comics and graphic novels. Will believes strongly in the power of art to change both opinion and policy. His visual artwork and storytelling is designed to make an impact. You can read more about his views on the intersection of art and activism here.

Curriculum Vitae ↓

  • August, 2018–present: Communications Director, Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice.
  • June, 2013–August, 2018: Editorial Director, Archipelago, Inc. (The Hawaii Independent, Summit, INHNL)
  • January–June, 2013: Associate Editor, Honolulu Weekly
  • September, 2012–January, 2013: Reporter, Honolulu Weekly
  • June—September, 2012: Contributing Writer, Mana Magazine
  • June, 2010–June, 2012: Editor-in-Chief, Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi
  • January, 2008–June, 2010: Comics Editor, Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi
  • October, 2020–September, 2021: Board President, Young Progressives Demanding Action
  • October, 2018–September, 2020: Executive Committee Co-Chair, Young Progressives Demanding Action
  • October, 2017–September, 2018: Social Justice Action Committee Chair, Young Progressives Demanding Action
  • December, 2016–September, 2017: Board Secretary, Young Progressives Demanding Action
  • March, 2022–present: Oʻahu County Democrats Male Representative to the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi
  • March, 2018–March, 2022: Chairperson, House District 20, Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi
  • November, 2017–June, 2019: Board Member, Pālolo Neighborhood Board
  • January–May, 2018: Legislative Intern, Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action
  • January–May, 2017: Graduate, Kuleana Academy, Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action
  • August, 2007–June, 2012: Graduate, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Bachelor's degree in fine art, drawing and painting focus, with a Minor in English, creative writing focus
  • August, 2001–June, 2007: Graduate, ʻIolani School, Headmaster's List, Honor Roll
  • August, 1993–June, 2001: Graduate, Hanahauʻoli School