Matthew Brown

I am a young professional with experience in government affairs and policy work

Legislative Liaison, National Fraternal Order of Police June 2021 - Present 

• Tracked, researched, advised, handled draft language, and corresponded on policy issues pertaining to crime and law enforcement; firearms; grant programs; labor and pensions; emergency management; cybersecurity. 

• Drafted numerous cosponsor and letters of support for relevant legislation to congressional offices (approximately 40 grouped / 400 individual letters)

 • Coordinated with congressional offices, outside organizations, and stakeholders to leverage support for our legislative priorities. 

• Represented and advocated the legislative priorities on behalf of 364,000 members of the FOP across the country. 

• Accomplishments include the signing of S. 921, the “Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act.” (Bipartisan)

• Assisted with preparations and staffed the 2021 National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington, D.C. 

• Updated and performed maintenance on numerous trackers, indexes, and other administrative items. 

• Drafted and published weekly newsletter updates for the National Fraternal Order of Police. 

Director of Operations, Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-1) Jan. 2019 – May 2021 

• Managed all DC scheduling requests, coordinated with the requesting groups, the timing of meetings, and prepared for meetings. 

• Overlooked the front office, along with the maintenance and upkeep of the office. 

• Assisted the office as the coordinator for Interns, IT, emergencies, travel for the member and inventory among others. 

• Oversaw the member’s calendar and his day-to-day schedule. 

• Have coordinated over 300 official side meetings and over 400 political events. 

Staff Assistant, Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15) May 2018 – Nov. 2018 

• Performed daily maintenance of the office and ensured that meetings move at an effective pace. 

• Communicated with the district office to direct casework and to help guide it through the appropriate channels. 

• Answered phone calls, sorted mail and letters, and served as primary liaison for constituent requests. • Scheduled tours and guided visitors around the Capitol.

U.S. Naval War College Sept. 2020 – Present, Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies 

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany NY, May 2017 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with concentration in Global Affairs/International Relations, Minor in Business