American Parents Coalition is led by Alleigh Marré, whose experience in government, private industry, and politics led her to establish the K-12
advocacy group Free to Learn in 2021. After combatting endless challenges related to transparency, curriculum, and meritocracy through her work with Free to Learn, it became clear that many issues parents face today persist beyond the classroom walls. Thus, American Parents Coalition was formed.
A strategic and crisis communications specialist, Alleigh previously served
as Chief of Staff and senior civilian advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force, where she received the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service. She also served as the national spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services during the Trump-Pence administration. Alleigh is the founder of Hickory Strategies and has served in a variety of other communications roles, including for two U.S. senators, a governor and two national political committees.
She is a mother of three and resides in Virginia.
