Corey Paris

Corey P. Paris has dedicated his life to public service and community activism. He holds firmly to the mantra that when society works to eradicate inequality and bring marginalized communities together in a spirit of genuine cooperation, transformative ideas can drive life-changing action. Throughout his professional career, those values have energized the work he is committed to. Paris is currently the Chief Philanthropy and Strategy Officer at Person to Person (P2P), based in Darien, which serves approximately 28,000 individuals in lower Fairfield County. The organization supports families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. Paris has been engaged in politics and community service for more than a decade, serving communities and holding leadership roles in both Kansas, where he grew up, and Connecticut. That work includes having served as President of the Connecticut Young Democrats, as Vice President of Western Connecticut State University's Alumni Association, and as a national trainer for the Young People For program through People for the American Way. Today, he serves on the Board…