Matthew Costello

Matthew Costello has a diverse work experience in the field of historical research and education. Matthew has held various roles at the White House Historical Association, starting as a Senior Historian in November 2016 and later becoming the Vice President and Senior Historian in January 2020. Matthew served as the Assistant Director of The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History from April 2019 to January 2020. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Education Officer in the same organization since September 2023.

Prior to their work at the White House Historical Association, Matthew worked as a Project Contributor at The Washington Papers, where they contributed to the George Washington Bibliography Project from September 2015 to August 2016. Matthew also gained teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at Marquette University from September 2014 to May 2015, as well as a Teaching Assistant from January 2010 to May 2014. Additionally, Matthew worked briefly as a Researcher at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens in 2013.

Overall, Matthew Costello has established a strong background in historical research, education, and project management.

Matthew Costello has a comprehensive education history in American History (United States). Matthew began their academic journey at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History and Political Science from 2005 to 2009. Building upon their undergraduate studies, Costello then moved on to Marquette University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in American History (United States) between 2009 and 2011. Matthew subsequently continued their studies at Marquette University and completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in American History (United States) from 2011 to 2016.