Matthew Lowry is a graduate student at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) where he is pursuing a Master’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in International Security and Diplomacy. He has previous experience in corporate training, fintech, venture capital, and emergency management. He has a passion for education and mentorship, and works with and mentors students from the Levine Scholars Program at UNC Charlotte, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Business and Finance. He now hopes to bring his experience to bear in the national security space and is excited to explore the intersectionality of tech and defense during his time at Pallas.