ABOUT CORY

Advocate for the LGBTQ+ community

Cory Allen is an author, husband, father, and 20+ year government servant who is now a Supervisory Special Agent in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he resides with his husband and their new son.  Allen authored Breaking Free, a saga of self-discovery by a gay Secret Service Agent, in 2023 and now advocates for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as IVF and LGBTQ family building.
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The front cover of "Breaking Free" shows an image of a suit with a U.S. flag pin and Pride flag pin on the lapel.
[Breaking Free] articulates the very ups and downs that come with finding oneself...Cory Allen intimately brings [us] along on his journey, his fears, his hopes and his quest for love."
The memoir raises profound questions about how we become who we are, discover ourselves all at once and then gradually, and how we choose to pursue what we need...”
Breaking Free challenges preconceived notions about gay relationships and sexuality, shedding light on the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.”
BREAKING FREE A SAGA OF SELF DISCOVERY
A deeply personal yet candid saga of a gay Secret Service Agent in the Obama era; an agent who was struggling with his own identity, marriage, discrimination, and balancing the demands that accompany being assigned to protect the most powerful people in the world.

Cory Allen delivers an amusing view into his adventurous life, with abundant historical and pop-culture references, twists and turns of his relationships, and an inside look into life as a gay Special Agent in the hyper-masculine career field. Through intense self-reflection he recounts the impacts it had on his life and the hardships imposed by a career in the spotlight.
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Writing, Musings & Appearances

In the Media

Cory Allen reading "Breaking Free" to an audience at a bookstore.

Authorship

Renowned author exploring identity, resilience, and self-discovery—one story at a time. Dive into compelling narratives that inspire and challenge.
Cory Allen on news station CNN being interviewed after shooting that targeted President Trump.

Security

With over two decades in law enforcement, I’ve protected presidents and the public. Offering expert security insights, risk analysis, and strategic guidance.
Cory Allen and news anchor sitting in a newsroom with a wall behind them that says "Pride".

Advocacy

Championing authenticity and equality, I share my experiences to uplift the LGBTQ+ community and inspire change. Join the movement.
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