Griffin Reid is a doctoral student studying American Politics and Political Methodology. Griffin is primarily interested in American political development and institutions, especially Congress and the Presidency. He graduated from Franklin College in 2019 with a B.A. in political science and history, where he conducted research on local election systems. After graduation, Griffin worked in public affairs for two years in downtown Indianapolis, where he assisted Indiana state agencies in their communications efforts. In his free time, Griffin enjoys hiking, spending time with family, reading, and stand-up comedy.