About
Matthew J. Lyddon is a Lecturer in International and Public Affairs and Director of Program Operations for Brown University’s Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program. He leads strategic planning, program development, and day-to-day operations for the MPA, while also serving as Director of Graduate Studies, advising students and liaising with administrative offices. His academic affiliation is with the Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Brown University (2016)
- MA in Political Science, Brown University
- BA and MA in Politics and Applied Ethics, Cardiff University (UK)
Research & Professional Focus: Lyddon specializes in policy implementation, organizational strategy, and civic education. He co-authored technical reports on California’s public education system for the Getting Down to Facts II project at Stanford University while at the Brown Education Standards Research Team. Previously, he served as Associate Director at The Policy Lab, focusing on evidence-based policy design and evaluation.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Watson Institute and previously with The Policy Lab, emphasizing collaborative research with governmental and organizational partners.
