Paul Coussan

Paul Coussan serves as the Vice President of Government Relations for the National Park Foundation since October 2023, following a decade at the American Battlefield Trust where roles included Director of Government Relations. Coussan has demonstrated extensive legislative success, notably improving funding for the Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant Program and managing strategic relationships across Congress and the Executive Branch. Prior experience also includes positions in communications and public relations with the U.S. House of Representatives, campaign management, and serving as a community liaison in the U.S. Senate. Educated with a Master's degree in Public Administration from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University, Coussan has a strong foundation in political communication and historic preservation advocacy.