Eric Heidenreich is the Director of LaunchPad Acceleration at State Policy Network, working primarily on the planning, execution, and growth of LaunchPad events and projects. Prior to joining SPN, Eric worked in operations for the Commonwealth Foundation, helping Commonwealth defend and expand freedom for all Pennsylvanians. Prior to that he spent almost a decade working at the Institute for Humane Studies in program management. He holds an MA in Philosophy from the University of Missouri. Eric lives in the greater Pittsburgh area with his wife and three kids.