Eric Syverson

Director of Policy & Research - Kansas

Eric Syverson serves as Aligned's Director of Policy and Research—Kansas, and he is instrumental in leading our Kansas advocacy efforts, policy analysis, and development initiatives.

Eric brings a nonpartisan public policy professional with over six years of experience in policy analysis, legislative tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, he served as a Senior Policy Specialist at the National Conference of State Legislatures, where he provided research, authored policy briefs, and testified on tax and fiscal policy issues to support state legislators nationwide.

Previously, Eric worked at the Education Commission of the States, where he tracked legislation across all 50 states, developed multi-state policy comparisons, and collaborated with stakeholders to support policymakers in crafting informed solutions.

A native Kansan and proud graduate of the University of Kansas, Eric is excited to return to his home state and contribute his skills and expertise to advancing education and workforce outcomes in Kansas and Missouri.