Ann Cook

Ann Cook is an experienced communications and public relations professional, currently serving as the Chief Storyteller for the City of Tumwater since 2017, focusing on revitalizing the historic brewhouse tower. Prior roles include Executive Director of Communications for Federal Way Public Schools, where responsibilities included media relations and managing sensitive issues, and Communications and Community Relations Director for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, overseeing brand management and strategic messaging. Ann Cook's earlier experience encompasses positions such as Director of Public Relations and Marketing for Seattle Children's Museum, where collaborative relationships were key, and Director of Visitor Services & Public Relations at Washington State Historical Society, responsible for comprehensive marketing strategies for a new museum. Educational background includes a Professional Certification in Social Media Technologies and a BA in Liberal Arts with a focus on Comparative International Studies from the University of Washington.