Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Projects
Awards
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Matthew Griese

Richmond Heights,MO

Summary

Seasoned Legislative Director with strong experience in policy development, legislative research and analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to draft legislation and coordinate government relations strategies while effectively communicating complex policies to diverse audiences. Instrumental in driving legislative initiatives forward resulting in successful policy implementation. Demonstrated strengths include leadership, strategic planning, coalition building, and negotiation skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legislative Director to the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives

Missouri State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO
01.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated legislative processes by engaging 111 members from both Republican and Democratic Caucuses.
  • Advised Speaker on committee referrals after reviewing over 2,500 bills.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to aid 163 legislators and various Senators in drafting legislation.
    Provided detailed evaluations to support Speaker's decision-making regarding bill referrals.

Field Coordinator

HRCC
St. Charles, MO
09.2022 - Current
  • Exceeded weekly goal by averaging 662 door knocks in 2022 and 646 in 2024.
  • Maintained responsibility for reporting field activities to ensure strategic insights.
  • Participated in the HRCC Summer Caucus in 2023 and 2024 to help strengthen organizational outreach.

Legislative Director to the Majority Floor Leader

Missouri State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw daily floor operations, scripting, and amendment preparation.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with over 40 members to facilitate legislative progress.

Dual Legislative Assistant

Missouri State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Directed constituent engagement, evaluated bills under discussion, provided representatives with detailed briefings on legislation, and executed in-depth research on bills of interest

Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

University Of Missouri Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for the development and performance of infield
  • Supported hitters by refining swing mechanics and offensive strategies.
  • Managed comprehensive scheduling of recruiting and scouting reports.
  • Supported recruitment efforts by evaluating high school talent and prospects.
  • Coached first base.
  • Assisted in developing practice plans and training schedules for athletes.
  • Coordinated team logistics for travel, equipment, and game day operations.
  • Conducted scouting reports on opposing teams to inform game strategies.

Candidate

Candidate MO State Representatives District 108
Lake Saint Louis, MO
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Executed voter engagement strategy by canvassing over 14,000 doors.
  • Finished in second place within a highly competitive three-way primary.

Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Worked closely with INF, catchers, and hitters to improve skill development.
  • Developed comprehensive practice plans and training schedules tailored for athletes.
  • Provided support in creating scouting reports to evaluate player performance.

Education

Masters - Public Policy - Emphasis Campaigning and Elections

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2024

Political Science Degree -

University Of Missouri Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
08.2022

Communications and Political Science -

Saint Charles Community College
St. Charles, MO
05.2019

Skills

Management

  • Legislative analysis
  • Public policy development
  • Strategic communication
  • Campaign management
  • Event coordination
  • Government relations
  • Legislative strategy
  • Constituent services
  • Public policy research
  • Policy analysis
  • Grassroots organizing
  • State legislation
  • Media relations
  • Political campaigning
  • Public speaking
  • Campaign planning
  • Political negotiation

References

  • Ryan, Clearwater, Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House Jon Patterson, Ryan.Clearwater@house.mo.gov, 573-999-9121
  • Cory, Wahl, Former Head Baseball Coach at the University of Missouri Saint Louis, Wahl.Cory@gmail.com, 812-686-1541
  • Jonathan, Patterson, Speaker of the House, Jonathan.patterson@house.mo.gov, 816-872-5777

Projects

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- Student of the Year Founder St. Louis, MO October 2016 Between 2015 and 2016, after being named the first Student of the Year, I worked alongside the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to make Student of the Year an annual event here in Saint Louis., Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- Student Of the Year Chairman St. Louis, MO August 2016–June 2018 Over three years as chairman, I worked alongside the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to make Student of the Year a smooth event. I supported candidates running by mentoring them and helping connect them with donors., Griese Harrison Scholarship Co-Founder St. Louis, MO September 2018–May 2020 Cooper Harrison and I started a scholarship fund and awarded two $1,000 college scholarships to individuals with blood cancer.

Awards

2015 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's First Student of the Year

Accomplishments

  • 2015 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's First Student of the Year

Affiliations

  • Was Chairman of the 2016 and 2017 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student Visionary in Saint Louis
  • Ran a scholarship foundation that awarded scholarships to College students who either were cancer survivors or had cancer
  • I have coached youth or high school travel baseball for the past 9 years

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legislative Director to the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives

Missouri State Capitol
01.2025 - Current

Legislative Director to the Majority Floor Leader

Missouri State Capitol
10.2023 - 01.2025

Dual Legislative Assistant

Missouri State Capitol
01.2023 - 10.2023

Field Coordinator

HRCC
09.2022 - Current

Candidate

Candidate MO State Representatives District 108
01.2022 - 08.2022

Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

University Of Missouri Saint Louis
07.2020 - 09.2022

Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Lindenwood University
07.2018 - 06.2020

Masters - Public Policy - Emphasis Campaigning and Elections

Liberty University

Political Science Degree -

University Of Missouri Saint Louis

Communications and Political Science -

Saint Charles Community College

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