Payton Smith

Payton Smith is a Research Analyst at Kharon since February 2024, following a role as a Research Analyst Intern. Prior experience includes serving as a Policy and Regional Affairs Intern at the U.S. Department of State within the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, and a District Office Intern for the U.S. House of Representatives. Smith also interned at the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Juvenile Branch and worked as a Project Coordinator for OneShared.World. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government at UCLA, with an expected graduation in 2024.