Corey Burres is the Senior Director of Communication Strategies at State Policy Network (SPN). In this role, he leads engagement with the Network to build and strengthen communication and marketing strategies.

He brings nearly 20 years of experience working in marketing and visual storytelling with state think tanks across the network including the Georgia Center for Opportunity and the Freedom Foundation. His strategic communication background has focused on refining organizational messages, communications efforts, and brands.

Corey received his bachelor’s degree from North Central University and now lives in Olympia, WA with his family. He spends most of his free time investing in his family and community through foster care efforts, youth rec athletics, and local network supports. Corey is an avid consumer of story, and loves the discovery of people’s personal perspectives and experiences through a number of mediums, including movies, TV, video games, and the written word.