Matthew Easton

Matthew Easton graduated as the 2019 Political Science valedictorian with a major in Political Science and a minor in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. He previously served as the President of the Political Affairs Society and Pi Sigma Alpha, and is a recipient of the Garth Jones Outstanding Scholar Award. During his time at BYU, Matt worked as a research assistant to Dr. John Holbein and as fellow to the Center of the Study of Elections and Democracy (CSED). He interned with the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva and researched public policy in New Delhi, India. Matt most recently worked as a political organizer with the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign. His interests lie in public policy and political behavior, which he plans to pursue in graduate studies next year. In his spare time, Matt enjoys skiing, playing piano, and eating ramen.