Connor Matteson
Discussion Group Manager
As Discussion Group Manager, Connor is responsible for the D.C. branch’s network of topical, regional, and language-based discussion groups, ensuring that each group has the resources, coordination, and visibility it needs to succeed.
Connor joined YPFP to help foster increased professional and personal connections between like-minded young people working within foreign policy.
Bio
Connor Matteson is an Analyst at Simon Everett Ltd., a consulting firm supporting federal, state, and local governments in strengthening national security and cultivating resilient economies. His work focuses on research and analysis to support Simon Everett’s clients in a diverse range of content areas, including technology, trade, and economic development.
Connor brings experience in membership engagement, stakeholder outreach, and program design, having founded and led his campus chapter of the John Quincy Adams Society (JQAS). He received his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in the College of Social Studies, an interdisciplinary program combining study in government, economics, history, and social theory.
My Highlights
Fun Fact:
Connor enjoys hiking through Rock Creek Park, collecting vinyl records, and searching for the best Ethiopian food in the DMV.