Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson has a diverse work experience history. Matthew currently holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer at the Louisiana Department of Education, a role they have held since January 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director of Strategy at the same department from March 2022 to January 2023. Before joining the Louisiana Department of Education, Matthew worked as the Director of Communications at the department from July 2021 to March 2022.

Matthew's previous experience includes roles as a Senior Strategist at Redmont Capital from September 2019 to July 2021, a Senior Associate at Markstein from August 2018 to September 2019, and an Associate at the National Republican Senatorial Committee from June 2016 to January 2017.

Matthew also gained experience as a Policy Manager at CarsonAmerica from October 2015 to January 2016, a Legal Extern at the United States Attorney's Office from January 2015 to March 2015, and a Legal Extern at Regions Financial Corporation from May 2014 to July 2014.

Matthew's professional journey began as a Congressional Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives from May 2010 to July 2010.

Matthew Johnson attended Samford University from 2008 to 2015. In 2012, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Matthew continued their education at Samford University and obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 2015. Additionally, during the same period, Matthew also completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.