From Sitcom to Statehouse: A Wyoming Career Story

Michael Pearlman’s program is titled, “From Sitcom to Statehouse: A Wyoming Career Story”. He will share insights from his unique professional trajectory, which serves as an example of how careers actually unfold, especially in a place like Wyoming.

Michael Pearlman serves as the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of External Affairs, where he leads the Network’s public policy and government affairs efforts, serving as an advocate and a voice for Wyoming nonprofits.  Michael previously spent six years immersed in Wyoming state government policy while serving as Communications Director for Governor Mark Gordon.

Michael’s working life began at the age of 6, when he was cast in his first television commercial, a journey that led to a 10-year professional acting career that included working in television, theater and film. As an adult, his background includes experience in journalism, communications, marketing, and public relations in both the private and non-profit sectors. A 30-year Wyoming resident, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Laramie County Library System Board of Directors. Michael lived in Jackson and Sheridan before moving to Cheyenne in 2011, where he now lives with his wife, three children and a golden retriever.