Matthew Kopfer

Matthew Kopfer supports Lewis-Burke by providing research and up to date information on the education and international landscape and opportunities at the Department of Education, Department of State, US Agency for International Development, and research agencies. Having studied politics and foreign affairs as an undergraduate and gained experience in the higher education sphere, Matthew brings a unique and passionate viewpoint to Lewis-Burke’s clients.

Issue Areas: education, workforce development, foreign relations, international development, international research collaborations, and social science

Additional Information:  Prior to joining Lewis-Burke, Matthew expanded his education and foreign affairs knowledge interning for U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). In that role, he researched and assisted staff in tracking and analyzing education developments and events occurring around the world that pertain to the United States. Through this experience, he gained an understanding of the many different priorities of federal agencies and became skilled at researching and analyzing federal policy. Additionally, Matthew gained valuable business and administrative insight in Senator Warner’s office, giving him useful skills to interact with clients.

Vital Statistics: Matthew was born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia and received his bachelor’s degree a year early with distinction from the University of Virginia, where he majored in Foreign Affairs/Politics. For his third year of college, Matthew studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and the University of Virginia: Valencia in Spain. Outside of the office, Matthew spends his time supporting University of Virginia and Virginia athletics, especially during basketball season.  He also enjoys listening to music, reading political theory journals, and running. Matthew is an advent enjoyer of researching and analyzing realist/neorealist theory, UK and EU politics, and development in Africa and Latin America.