Stewardship Officer Mathew “Mat” Johnson joined Discovery Institute in January 2026. A native of northern Snohomish County, Mat was raised in a working-class family that valued hard work, meritocracy, and personal achievement. He has a passion for political engagement and holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining Discovery, Mat served as a policy analyst for the Freedom Foundation and as the government affairs director for the Snohomish County-Camano Association of Realtors.
Mat is committed to building genuine relationships with Discovery Institute supporters. His goal is to understand what inspires our donors and connect with them through Discovery’s work and mission.