Jeff Mathwig
Welcome to my website. I use this page as a sort of living resume that can be easily shared with people I meet. Please click the buttons below to learn more. A little bit about me, I love writing, vegan cooking, bouldering, tennis, and watching movies -- I watch a culturally significant film ever week. I am also a 2026 civic health fellow and have traveled to over 30 major American cities (even more if you count smaller ones).
Writings
The Borgen Project:Belize’s National Healthy Start School Feeding Program (September 2025) – Examining the transition from pilot to nationwide program and its impact on food insecurity.How Mexico’s Plant-Food Industry Is Fighting Poverty (September 2025) – An analysis of economic opportunities and health improvements through sustainable food systems.Shomy Chowdhury: How Young People Can Fight Global Poverty (August 2025) – A profile on youth activism and the global impact of the Awareness360 movement.Policies José Mujica Championed to Address Poverty in Uruguay (August 2025) – Exploring the legislative foundation for poverty reduction under the Broad Front party.Combating Dengue Fever in Indonesia (August 2025) – A deep dive into multisource collaborative surveillance and Wolbachia technology.The State of Higher Education in Haiti (July 2025) – Analyzing "brain drain" and the critical role of universities in rebuilding infrastructure.Hakainde Hichilema’s Push for Digital Inclusion in Zambia (June 2025) – Focusing on tax incentives and satellite partnerships to modernize the economy.The Triangle:🌍 Global Issues & Human Rights
The Rohingya Genocide must come to an end (with Edward Genereux) | June 7, 2024Harnessing the power of trees to fight climate change | July 14, 2023Everyone should study abroad at least once | Dec. 8, 2023⚖️ Politics & Policy
Project 2025 should be the number one reason students vote this fall | March 15, 2024Malcolm Kenyatta is an Auditor General we can depend on | April 19, 2024The real reason Dean Phillips is running for president | Feb. 16, 2024Open primary elections should replace closed primary elections | Nov. 17, 2023It is time to depoliticize the Supreme Court | July 4, 2023The United States should pass maximum age restrictions on Congress | May 26, 2023Voters should demand ranked choice voting | May 12, 2023The Pennsylvania Midterms are closer than polling might suggest | Oct. 14, 2022🏥 Public Health & Wellness
The red flags of relationship abuse | Feb. 14, 2023Mental health and nutrition at Drexel (with Shreeya Gounder) | Nov. 3, 2023Navigating the Game: Exploring the Impact of Video Games on Mental Health | Dec. 8, 2023Make your health a priority this winter | Jan. 20, 2023The green flags of a healthy relationship | Feb. 2, 2024🏙️ Philadelphia & Campus Life
The next mayor's top priority should be crime and safety | Nov. 3, 2023Staying safe on campus | Jan. 19, 2024Three museums to visit during Black History Month | Feb. 2, 2024Fun activities and ideas for this fall | Sept. 18, 2023🎮 Arts, Entertainment & Lifestyle
What these two Star Wars games can teach Disney | March 1, 2024“Ahsoka” is a great show worth watching (with Edward Genereux) | Oct. 20, 2023What made the Nintendo 64 so great | Aug. 18, 2023Top five tabletop games to play this summer | May 3, 2024What to expect as a first-time attendee at PAX Unplugged | Jan. 19, 2024💡 Cultural Commentary
Contrary to popular belief, tipping culture hurts workers | March 1, 2024It’s okay to not have your career figured out when you graduate | June 9, 2023Stop recording everything | Jan. 19, 2024The evolving importance of flags | Feb. 2, 2024How to make your dream of becoming a writer, actor, artist or musician come true | May 17, 2024
Background
Major Awards & Recognition
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Recipient | U.S. Department of State (2024) Selected for an intensive, fully-funded Indonesian language immersion program in Malang, Indonesia, as part of a U.S. government effort to expand the number of Americans mastering critical foreign languages.University of Pennsylvania Commitment to Excellence Award | University of Pennsylvania (2022) Recognized for outstanding contributions and "Penn Cares" leadership in protecting the university community through the COVID-19 pandemic.Peace Corps Placement Recipient | 2020 Selected for international service (interrupted by the global evacuation of all volunteers due to COVID-19).Student Choice Award Winner | Stomper Student Short Film Festival Recognized for creative achievement during undergraduate studies at Minnesota State University.Leadership & Board Service
Board Member | Breastfeeding Resource Center (2024–Present) Appointed to a full term to provide strategic oversight and advocacy for maternal and infant health resources.Board Fellow | Net Impact Philadelphia (2024) Completed a competitive fellowship program designed to place business and graduate professionals on nonprofit boards.Project Manager | National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (2023–Present) Managing public health initiatives centered on nurse-led care and urban health equity.President | Regional and National Geographic Explorers (MSU) Led the university chapter in promoting geographic literacy and professional development.Treasurer | College Democrats (MSU) Managed financial operations and budget allocations for the student organization.Volunteer Service & Community Impact
Public Health & Crisis Response
Medical Volunteer | Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps (2020–2023) Served for over three years as a frontline medical volunteer assisting with city-wide emergency health responses.Crisis Councilor | Crisis Text Line (2020) Provided remote, high-stakes emotional support and crisis intervention for individuals in immediate distress.COVID-19 Frontline Volunteer | Southwest Philadelphia Nursing Home (2020) Directly assisted COVID-19 infected elderly residents during the height of the pandemic’s first wave.Food Packer | Bebashi - Transition to Hope (2020) Assisted in disaster and humanitarian relief efforts to address food insecurity in Philadelphia.Education & Mentorship
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Drexel University (2023–Present) Co-teaching "Intro to Urban Health" for three consecutive years, mentoring future public health professionals.English Language Teacher | CLUES (2013) Provided ESL instruction to help immigrant communities navigate language barriers and professional opportunities.After School Tutor | America ReadsAmerica Counts (2011–2013)* Supported literacy and mathematics development for K-12 students in the Bloomington, MN area.Advocacy & Writing
Writer | The Borgen Project (2025) Authored numerous articles advocating for global poverty alleviation, digital inclusion, and international policy.Brand Ambassador | One Love Foundation (2020–2022) Advocated for healthy relationship education and the prevention of relationship abuse.Staff Writer | The Triangle (Drexel University) (2022–2024) Published a wide array of opinion and news pieces on politics, urban health, and social justice.Education & Certification Highlights
Master of Public Health (MPH) | Drexel University (Minor: Global Health)B.S. in Geography & GIS | Minnesota State University, MankatoCertificate in Nonprofit Management | Community College of PhiladelphiaCertificate in College Level Teaching | Drexel UniversityTEFL Certification | Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Contact
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