Richard Mathera

Richard Mathera is an accomplished Managing Director at Irrational Labs, specializing in health and public policy through the application of behavioral economics. With a robust background in consulting, Richard previously served as a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke University, overseeing projects aimed at enhancing the financial well-being of low-income Americans. Additional experience includes roles at USAID, where Richard developed policies for the Development Credit Authority and managed investment partnerships in developing countries. Richard's expertise extends to consulting with ideas42 and PepsiCo, among others, and includes a strong academic foundation with a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia.