Benton Gordon

Benton Gordon is a graduate of the University of Washington with a Master of Arts in International Studies focused on China and holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from the Eastman School of Music. Currently serving as a Research Assistant at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Benton is responsible for drafting and fact-checking reports on national security. Previous roles include internships and fellowships at organizations such as the National Bureau of Asian Research, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, where skills in research, event planning, and social media management were developed. Benton has also contributed to education as an English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan and served in leadership roles at Eastman School of Music and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.