Allison Barret

Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs, Central Region | Swire Coca-Cola

Allison is the Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs, Central Region, for Swire Coca-Cola, USA. Allison oversees federal, state and local government relations, local community activations and relationships, and serve as a media spokesperson and “face” of Swire Coca-Cola with key stakeholders across eight states. Allison also supports the region leadership team with communication needs and emergency response.

Allison has a decade of public affairs experience. She previously served as the Director of Government and Community Affairs for VISIT DENVER. Prior to VISIT DENVER, Allison served as Director of State Relations for the University of Colorado Office of Government Relations. Allison also served on staff for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner as his State Scheduler.

Allison attended the University of Kansas where she received dual Bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science. She later attended the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies where she received a Master of Public Policy. Allison is also a graduate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Impact Denver Program, the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Leadership Program, and the University of Colorado’s Excellence in Leadership program.

In her free time, Allison enjoys running, hot yoga and hiking with her husband and their two dogs. She is also an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks fan!