Corey P. Paris represents District 145 in the Connecticut House of Representatives, serving Stamford in lower Fairfield County. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 3, and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, he assumed office on May 4, 2021, and won re-election on November 5, 2024. Paris is committed to public service and community activism, focusing on eradicating inequality and supporting marginalized communities. Currently, he serves as Chief Impact Officer at Person to Person in Darien, aiding 28,000 individuals with food, clothing, housing, and economic opportunities. Previously, he was Chief Development Officer at Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County, the state's second-largest early childhood education center. Notable achievements include the 2023 Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, NAACP Most Influential Black in Connecticut , and Connecticut Voices for Children Champion . He co-chairs the Connecticut Future Caucus and holds roles such as Vice-Chairman of Stamford's Mayor's Multicultural Council, Vice President of Western Connecticut State University Alumni Association, and board member for several organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Fairfield County.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Alumnus of Johnson County Community College and Western Connecticut State University, where he earned a degree in political science. As a student at WCSU, he served two terms as Student Government Association president and interned with The Clinton Foundation in New York City.
• Political Experience: Active in politics for nearly a decade, including as President of Connecticut Young Democrats and national trainer for Young People For . Appointed House Chair of the Committee on Children, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and member of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee and Education Committee. One of the youngest members of the Connecticut House, influencing policy on education, housing, and voting.