Thomas Savidge

Thomas Savidge has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as a Research Director at the American Legislative Exchange Council in August 2022. Prior to this role, they served as a Research Manager at the same organization starting in April 2019. Thomas also gained valuable experience as a Public Policy Fellow at The Fund for American Studies from September 2020 to February 2021. Thomas Savidge worked as a Research Analyst at the Charles Koch Foundation from September 2018 to April 2019, and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University from August 2017 to August 2018. Their earlier roles include working as a Program Associate- State and Local Policy, Data Visualization Intern, and Frederic Bastiat Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University from May 2016 to May 2017. Thomas Savidge also has experience as a Food Runner at Smokin Al's BBQ, Tutor-Modern Political Theory at SUNY New Paltz, Koch Fellow at Empire Center for Public Policy, and Note taker- Disability Resource Center at SUNY New Paltz. Thomas started their work journey as an Intern/Part Time Employee at the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park from May 2012 to January 2013.

Thomas Savidge has a diverse education history. Thomas completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Economics at George Mason University in 2017. Prior to that, they earned a Master's Degree in Public Policy Analysis from the George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government between 2015 and 2017. Before attending George Mason University, Thomas obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Philosophy from SUNY New Paltz from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, they received another Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Iona University from 2010 to 2012. In terms of certifications, Thomas also obtained the "2022 Complete Python Bootcamp from Zero to Hero in Python" certification from Udemy: Online Courses in April 2022.