Justin Pinkerman | Director of Research and Strategic Communications

Justin Pinkerman is the Director of Research and Strategic Communications for the Platte Institute.

A native of Stromsburg, Nebraska, Justin holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from Georgetown University. Prior to joining the Platte Institute in 2026, he served as Communications Director for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

From 2019 to 2022, Justin was the Executive Writer for then-Governor Pete Ricketts. He played a vital communications role for the State during the coronavirus pandemic, helping Nebraska rank #1 in the nation for its pandemic response (Politico, Dec. 2021).

While at Georgetown University, Justin won two, year-long graduate teaching assistantships within the School of Foreign Service. Additionally, from 2013 to 2017 he worked as a part-time research assistant for the Religious Freedom Project in Georgetown’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, & World Affairs.

Justin and his wife, Rosie, are the proud parents of two children, Olivia and Torrance. Justin is a member of Citylight Omaha, where he volunteers with Citylight Kids.